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Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation PAMSA Bursary and Research Programme calls for applications Bright ideas. Greener futures. Engineered by you. This is the call from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as it invites final-year students and recent graduates in the field of BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering to apply for its 2026-2027 Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme. A select number of eligible applicants will receive a two-year bursary valued at R320,000, covering full-time Master’s study at participating South African universities, “This is a unique
Forwarding Timber
Forwarding Timber An often-overlooked aspect of forestry operations is timber forwarding, which involves the transportation of harvested timber from within the forest compartment to the roadside or processing site, which can be challenging due to factors like varying tree species, terrain conditions, and weather impacts, such as humidity affecting the weight of the timber. To improve efficiency, maximize load capacities, decrease the number of trips, precise on-board weighing is crucial.
New Release of Ellepot Live
New Release of Ellepot Live We’re excited to announce new features for Ellepot Live! This update makes managing your production and ordering products even easier. NEW RELEASE ELLEPOT LIVE We’ve updated Ellepot Live with new features to simplify your production and ordering. What’s New? We look forward to welcoming you at stand no. 02.425! → Check out the Ellepot Sleeve System which helps growers reduce their use of growing media
If the Forest Falls, Timber industry analysts wonder if they can keep up with Trump logging orders
If the Forest Falls, Timber industry analysts wonder if they can keep up with Trump logging orders To run the old joke backward, if there’s no one around to hear them, will the trees fall in the forest? President Donald Trump’s March 1 Executive Order calling for “Immediate expansion of American timber production” generated lots of enthusiasm in the Northwest wood products world. But analysts added equal amounts of concern
33ha Farm with operating Sawmill for Lease (going concern)
33ha Farm with operating Sawmill for Lease (going concern) Location: Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal Residential Area The property includes a four-bedroom house within a secured area, complete with: A tennis court conveniently located within the residential area Stables An outhouse with shower and amenities Property Features The property is 33 hectares in size and features a beautiful and well-maintained setup. The driveway is tarred, and the property is known for its beauty
Pre-commercial thinning in small-scale forestry: Operational cost and carbon footprint
Pre-commercial thinning in small-scale forestry: Operational cost and carbon footprint ABSTRACT Small-scale forest operations are often limited to fewer options while selecting timberharvesting equipment compared with their large-scale industrial counterparts. Lower quantity of wood harvested can be a major financial constraint that reduces the opportunity for employing various types of equipment. In such circumstances, moderate capital investment operations such as semi-mechanized harvesting are preferred. The objectives of this study were
WERMA wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025
WERMA wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 LineLIGHT Fusion sets new standards in the field of integrated signaling WERMA Signaltechnik is delighted to have received a special award: the “LineLIGHT Fusion” series has been awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025. For over 70 years, this award has been a globally recognized seal of quality for outstanding product design. In the “Product” discipline in the “Industry” category, LineLIGHT Fusion successfully
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation PAMSA Bursary and Research Programme calls for applications Bright ideas. Greener futures. Engineered by you. This is the call from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as it invites final-year students and recent graduates in the field of BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering to apply for its 2026-2027 Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Forwarding Timber
Forwarding Timber An often-overlooked aspect of forestry operations is timber forwarding, which involves the transportation of harvested timber from within the forest compartment to the roadside or processing site, which can be challenging due to factors like varying tree species, terrain conditions, and weather impacts, such as humidity affecting the weight of the timber. To improve efficiency, maximize load capacities, decrease the number of trips, precise on-board weighing is crucial.
New Release of Ellepot Live
New Release of Ellepot Live We’re excited to announce new features for Ellepot Live! This update makes managing your production and ordering products even easier. NEW RELEASE ELLEPOT LIVE We’ve updated Ellepot Live with new features to simplify your production and ordering. What’s New? We look forward to welcoming you at stand no. 02.425! → Check out the Ellepot Sleeve System which helps growers reduce their use of growing media
If the Forest Falls, Timber industry analysts wonder if they can keep up with Trump logging orders
If the Forest Falls, Timber industry analysts wonder if they can keep up with Trump logging orders To run the old joke backward, if there’s no one around to hear them, will the trees fall in the forest? President Donald Trump’s March 1 Executive Order calling for “Immediate expansion of American timber production” generated lots of enthusiasm in the Northwest wood products world. But analysts added equal amounts of concern
33ha Farm with operating Sawmill for Lease (going concern)
33ha Farm with operating Sawmill for Lease (going concern) Location: Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal Residential Area The property includes a four-bedroom house within a secured area, complete with: A tennis court conveniently located within the residential area Stables An outhouse with shower and amenities Property Features The property is 33 hectares in size and features a beautiful and well-maintained setup. The driveway is tarred, and the property is known for its beauty
Pre-commercial thinning in small-scale forestry: Operational cost and carbon footprint
Pre-commercial thinning in small-scale forestry: Operational cost and carbon footprint ABSTRACT Small-scale forest operations are often limited to fewer options while selecting timberharvesting equipment compared with their large-scale industrial counterparts. Lower quantity of wood harvested can be a major financial constraint that reduces the opportunity for employing various types of equipment. In such circumstances, moderate capital investment operations such as semi-mechanized harvesting are preferred. The objectives of this study were
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