Brazil conference forecasts rapid development of forest products manufacturing

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Speakers at the Nov 1996 World Forest Institute conference in Portland, OR, on the Brazilian forest industry touted the advantages of the industry. The rapid pace of forest growth, low raw material prices, strong access to European and US markets, as well as greater economic stability due to lower inflation rates and the government's policy towards deregulation and privatization make the market especially attractive. Disadvantages include a preponderance of poorly capitalized saw mills equipped with outdated technology.

Brazil

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'Know your business,' say WCMA speakers

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Lumber and other wood product businesses would benefit from the knowing the business issues and trends facing their operation, according to speakers at the Wood Components Manufacturers Assn's annual meeting. For example, it is important to be knowledgeable about a business' legal responsibilities, including sexual harassment. Additionally, an important trend is the housing boom that is placing more demand on furniture makers, which is in turn boosting business for the lumber industry.

Lumber industry, Wood Component Manufacturers Association

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NZ prepares for 'wall of wood' at quadrennial industry fair

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FI98, Forest Industries show, held in Feb 1998 in New Zealand offered a great opportunity to forest industry-related firms to share data on new products and technologies. New Zealand's loggers need to boost the marketing potential of radiata pine for future use in the manufacture of value-added products. Exhibitors launched a wide variety of innovative wood processing machinery.

Woodworking machinery, Wood Products Machinery, Sawmill and Woodworking Machinery Manufacturing, Product introduction, Machinery industry, Woodworking industry

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