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Ponsse’s 55th anniversary year: The 21,000th forest machine was manufactured in Vieremä factory
Ponsse’s 55th anniversary year: The 21,000th forest machine was manufactured in Vieremä factory In 2025, it will be 55 years since forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren founded a forest machine factory in Vieremä, Finland. The anniversary year will start on a high note as the 21,000th PONSSE forest machine has been manufactured and will be delivered on February 6th, 2025, to Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. from Minnesota, USA. Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. is a family business established in 1977. Today, Jhace Pearson, the company’s representative in the third generation, will come over to the Ponsse
Wood-Mizer Africa Regional Director Structure Change
Wood-Mizer Africa Regional Director Structure Change As part of Wood-Mizer’s continued growth into the future, Bruce Husi, Wood-Mizer Africa’s current Regional Director for Africa, has been presented with an exciting opportunity to transition internally to WM Sawmilling Solutions, which he has accepted. This move will see Malcolm Corns, Wood-Mizer’s current General Manager, assume the role of Regional Director, formerly held by Bruce. Malcolm brings a wealth of experience in sales
South Africa’s Urgent Need for Mentors and Role Models in STEM Career Landscape
South Africa’s Urgent Need for Mentors and Role Models in STEM Career Landscape Forestry sector marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, making up just 23% of the workforce in South Africa*. In the forestry sector, where science and innovation play a key role in sustainability, Forestry South Africa (FSA) is calling for greater support to
LIGNA Ticket Shop is now open!
LIGNA Ticket Shop is now open! May 26th, and with it the first day of the 50th LIGNA anniversary trade show, will be here before you know it. This is why we have already opened the LIGNA ticket shop for you. It allows you to secure your ticket at your leisure and then focus on planning your trade show visit. We would be delighted to see you there!
Two South African students advance to international round of young researchers awards
Two South African students advance to international round of young researchers awards Two Master’s in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition. Their projects impressed the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) for their originality and relevance to the forestry sector which play a key role in producing wood
Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations; up 56% year-on-year
Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations; up 56% year-on-year Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Despite continued challenging global macroeconomic conditions and weak paper markets I am pleased that the group delivered Adjusted EBITDA of US$203 million, which was ahead of expectations and substantially above last year.” Year-on-year profitability improved across all segments, supported by cost-savings, operational efficiency gains, higher dissolving pulp (DP)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN – WoodEX for Africa 2025
REGISTRATION IS OPEN – WoodEX for Africa 2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN Register now for FREE entry and join us from June 18th to 20th, 2025, as WoodEX for Africa returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg for three productive days. Following the success of WoodEX for Africa 2024 — a sold-out event with record-breaking visitor numbers and positive feedback from exhibitors — this is an opportunity you won’t want to
Ponsse’s 55th anniversary year: The 21,000th forest machine was manufactured in Vieremä factory
Ponsse’s 55th anniversary year: The 21,000th forest machine was manufactured in Vieremä factory In 2025, it will be 55 years since forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren founded a forest machine factory in Vieremä, Finland. The anniversary year will start on a high note as the 21,000th PONSSE forest machine has been manufactured and will be delivered on February 6th, 2025, to Scheff Logging & Trucking Inc. from Minnesota, USA. Scheff
Wood-Mizer Africa Regional Director Structure Change
Wood-Mizer Africa Regional Director Structure Change As part of Wood-Mizer’s continued growth into the future, Bruce Husi, Wood-Mizer Africa’s current Regional Director for Africa, has been presented with an exciting opportunity to transition internally to WM Sawmilling Solutions, which he has accepted. This move will see Malcolm Corns, Wood-Mizer’s current General Manager, assume the role of Regional Director, formerly held by Bruce. Malcolm brings a wealth of experience in sales
South Africa’s Urgent Need for Mentors and Role Models in STEM Career Landscape
South Africa’s Urgent Need for Mentors and Role Models in STEM Career Landscape Forestry sector marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, making up just 23% of the workforce in South Africa*. In the forestry sector, where science and innovation play a key role in sustainability, Forestry South Africa (FSA) is calling for greater support to
LIGNA Ticket Shop is now open!
LIGNA Ticket Shop is now open! May 26th, and with it the first day of the 50th LIGNA anniversary trade show, will be here before you know it. This is why we have already opened the LIGNA ticket shop for you. It allows you to secure your ticket at your leisure and then focus on planning your trade show visit. We would be delighted to see you there!
Two South African students advance to international round of young researchers awards
Two South African students advance to international round of young researchers awards Two Master’s in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition. Their projects impressed the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) for their originality and relevance to the forestry sector which play a key role in producing wood
Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations; up 56% year-on-year
Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations; up 56% year-on-year Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Despite continued challenging global macroeconomic conditions and weak paper markets I am pleased that the group delivered Adjusted EBITDA of US$203 million, which was ahead of expectations and substantially above last year.” Year-on-year profitability improved across all segments, supported by cost-savings, operational efficiency gains, higher dissolving pulp (DP)
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