Timber industry research & analytics Science 
Sveza R&D Center construction is nearing completion in Saint Petersburg
July 28, 2021 ` 11:39
The goal of establishing the Center is carrying out experimental work, producing prototypes and introducing pilot projects based on in-house R&D results. This will also include testing solutions and ideas proposed by third-party technology developers. The construction and...
Russian Timber Journal 05-2021: Interview with Vadim Vodolazko, General Director of Schmidt & Olofson; The European Commission introduces temporary anti-dumping measures against the import of birch plywood from Russia; Russian Government introduces duties on the export of timber with a moisture content of over 22%; Smurfit Kappa to invest over 1 billion rubles to expand its production in the Leningrad region; Segezha Group and the Republic of Karelia confirm intention to construct a pulp and paper industrial complex
June 14, 2021 ` 21:06
Russian Timber Journal 05-2021: Vadim Vodolazko, General Director of Schmidt & Olofson: “According to our estimates, 10-15% of harvested timber is lost en route from the forest log depot to the mill log yard”; information on preliminary anti-dumping duties...
Stora Enso launches new bio-based binder system
May 5, 2021 ` 18:06
NeoLigno is Stora Enso’s latest addition to the range of products. It is a fully bio-based binder system without formaldehyde and isocyanates. Initial target applications are in particleboards and insulation materials used in the building and construction industry....
Tesla truck test for timber transport
April 14, 2021 ` 17:12
As part of a pilot project in Canada, Tesla Semis are used to transport wood. Mosaic Forest Management, a forestry company based on Vancouver Island, intends to use electrification to pave the way for emission-free transport. Mosaic explains...
Segezha Group creates a think tank of the pulp and paper industry at the premises of Giprobum in St. Petersburg
March 26, 2021 ` 19:35
Segezha Group acquired Giprobum CJSC, an institution specializing in the design of pulp and paper mills, in early 2020. At the premises of the institute in St. Petersburg, the Group is creating its own “think tank” for improving...
Russian Timber Journal 08-2019: Russian economy slows down; Rosleskhoz published data on timber harvesting by regions; The Far East is cutting log exports at a record pace
September 13, 2019 ` 12:11
Russian Timber Journal 08-2019: In the 1 H 2019, the growth rate of the Russian economy slowed down; for 5 months 2019, the European Union reduced the volume of wood pellet imports; Rosleskhoz published data on timber harvesting...
Russian Timber Journal 07-2019: Slowdown in Russian economic growth in H1 2019; for 5 months 2019, the EU has reduced the volume of import of pellets; Federal Forestry Agency: timber harvesting in the Russian constituent entities for 10 years; export of parquet from the European Union decreased; CEPI has published statistics on the securities industry for 2018
August 12, 2019 ` 10:30
Russian Timber Journal 07-2019: Slowdown in Russian economic growth in H1 2019; for 5 months 2019, the EU has reduced the volume of import of pellets; Federal Forestry Agency: timber harvesting in the Russian constituent entities for 10 years; export...
Tyumen region: “By 2022, the volume of investments in the timber industry will exceed 10 billion rubles»
April 16, 2019 ` 14:00
The National Forest Forum was held in Tyumen on April 11-12, at which about 500 authoritative experts, representatives of legislative and Executive authorities, scientists, entrepreneurs and public figures discussed the development of the forest industry in Russia. Tyumen...
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin: “National projects should become an incentive for Russian business, for the rapid development of advanced technologies, the production of new goods and services”
February 17, 2019 ` 19:00
Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the XI forum of the all-Russian public organization Business Russia. According to the President of the Russian Federation, the role of business in solving strategic problems is really very large,...
Revolution in forestry: scientists from Siberia deciphered the genome of Siberian larch
February 17, 2019 ` 16:00
To do this, scientists of the Siberian Federal University (SibFU) used a unique technique. They managed to decipher the Siberian larch genome completely, developing and applying a unique method of step-by-step Assembly of the genome “in parts”. The...
Scientists of the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov are working on the creation of “stone wood”
February 9, 2019 ` 16:00
The staff of the Department of composite materials and construction ecology of NARFU work on colloidal-chemical aspects of creating an environmentally friendly material with good sound and thermal insulation properties, resistant to fire and temperature changes. This was...
By 2030, Udmurtia will become a center of deep processing of wood, by this time the volume of sales of unprocessed timber is planned to reduce by more than 90%
February 4, 2019 ` 19:00
In the North of Udmurtia will Glazovsky forest cluster. Its creation will help the social and economic development of the Northern regions of the Republic. An additional argument in favor of the formation of the Glazov forest cluster...
