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Global Sawlog Prices Rose in the 4Q/13 Resulting in the GSPI Reaching Its Third Highest Level Since 1995; Highest Increases in Western North America and Northern Europe
Higher demand for lumber and increased global trade of logs pushed sawlog prices upward in many markets during 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. As a consequence, the GSPI price index has move upward to reach its highest level in eight years. Log prices in Western North America, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Japan have increased the most over the past 12 months. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Increases in Russian Lumber Exports Have Not Compensated for the Decline in Log Exports That Came as the Result of Higher Log Export Tariffs by Russia in 2007
The Russian log export tax that was implemented in 2007 resulted in a sharp decline of log exportation with the Russian share of globally traded logs falling from 44% in 2006 to 15% in 2013. During the same period, lumber exports have increased but shipments have not compensated for the decline in income from the log exports, reports the WRQ. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Importation of Softwood Logs to Sweden Reached a 10-Year High in 2013 with Norway and Latvia Being the Major Suppliers of Both Pulplogs and Sawlogs
The forest industry in Sweden imported about ten percent of its wood raw-material needs in 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Softwood log imports reached a ten-year high, while there has been a decline in the importation of hardwood logs. The major log suppliers to Sweden in 2013 were Latvia, Norway, Estonia and Finland. - April 23, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Daniel Levine: Corporate Transparency Continues to Trend
The trends expert sees no end in sight for the transparency trend. - April 23, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Online Conference Features SMB Nation’s Harry Brelsford
Karl Palachuk, best-selling technology author and owner of Small Biz Thoughts, announces that Harry Brelsford, Founder of SMB Nation and long-time SMB channel partner, is to be a featured speaker in the Systematic Success 2014 online conference. - April 23, 2014 - Small Biz Thoughts
Voicebrook Announces Platinum Sponsorship of the Soft Network Users Group at the 22nd Annual SNUG Healthcare Information Technology Summit
Voicebrook to sponsor event, demonstrate new product features and showcase their advanced reporting workflows. - April 22, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
"The Funding Is Out There!" Uses Indiegogo Platform to Raise $5,000
"The Funding Is Out There!" uses one of the methods it discusses to obtain funding for the book’s rollout and audio creation. - April 22, 2014 - The Resourceful CEO
Infinite Earth’s Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project Delivers Clean Water
Rimba Raya, the world’s largest REDD project completes its pilot program to deliver clean water filters and protect the Indonesian forest community from lethal waterborne disease. - April 21, 2014 - Infinite Earth
Oomph, Inc’s CatholicTV Website Redesign Selected as a 2014 MITX What’s Next Awards Finalist
Responsive, Drupal Site Positions Catholic Television Network in Digital Age. - April 20, 2014 - Oomph, Inc.
Lucintel’s Analysis of Growth Opportunities in Global Non-Destructive Testing Equipment Market: APAC to Record Highest Growth through 2018
The global non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment market registered good growth from 2007 through 2012.The market is forecast to reach $2.052 billion by 2018, continuing its solid over the next five years (2013-2018). Asia Pacific (APAC) dominated the market during 2007-2012 and is expected to continue its dominance due to high demand from key end-user industries such as manufacturing and oil and gas. - April 20, 2014 - Lucintel
greeNEWit Energy Education Program is an Approved Way to Receive MAEOE’s Green Schools Certification
greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program is approved by the MAEOE to help schools obtain Maryland Green School certification. - April 19, 2014 - greeNEWit
InStream Named an Executive Partner by FileBound for 2014
InStream Once Again Earns a Seat on this Exclusive Council for the 4th Year - April 19, 2014 - InStream, LLC
Lucintel Forecasts North America as Leading Aerospace APU Market During 2013-2020
The global aerospace auxiliary power unit (APU) market is projected to witness moderate growth and reach $3.27 billion by 2020. The APU is crucial for aircraft as it supplies power during ground operations and helps start the engines. The North American aerospace APU market is expected to continue leading among the four global regions. - April 19, 2014 - Lucintel
Papros Inc: Now Suppliers' Smelters on CMRT Can be Directly Checked Versus Growing Lists of Conflict Free Certified Smelters on CFSP Website
As the Conflict Free Smelter Program gathers strength, increasing numbers of smelters get certified, and the CFSP certified lists as posted on the website change for the better. In order to help the process of adoption of certified smelters, the MRPRO dashboard now checks the smelters entered on a (CMRT) template versus the smelters posted on the conflict free certified smelter list web sites. This moves the whole process along by quickly letting suppliers check and choose certified smelters. - April 18, 2014 - Papros Inc.
Women Found to be at Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s - Find Solution with MentScan from MMT
Women with Alzheimer’s Gene fight back with MMT’s screening test called the MentScan. - April 18, 2014 - MD Stem Cells
Lucintel Anticipates Global Flat Glass Industry to Reach $66.6 Billion by 2019
The global flat glass industry is expected to reach an estimated $66.6 billion by 2019. The major drivers of flat glass are growth in automotive and construction industries. Growing demand of energy efficient glasses has encouraged OEMs to switch to insulated glazing from single glazing units. - April 18, 2014 - Lucintel
The Tesla Group Announces: La Gringa Taqueria to Host Caribbean Style Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo event to feature music and Mexican inspired art by Iena Cruz. - April 17, 2014 - The Tesla Group
MD Stem Cells Names Top 7 Recent Stem Cell Advances
7 key advances in Stem Cell treatments and research identified by MD Stem Cells. - April 17, 2014 - MD Stem Cells
WikiTrend.org: The Smart Watch is on the Verge
The trends-spotting collective notes the recent surge in smart watch ideas. - April 17, 2014 - Daniel Levine
International Ultraviolet Association Sponsors Workshop on Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in Dulles, Virginia
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a common problem in hospitals and healthcare facilities. This workshop in Dulles, Virginia, sponsored by the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) will give details on UV technology used to decontaminate air and surfaces of dangerous pathogens. - April 17, 2014 - International Ultraviolet Association
Clarion Group Announces New On-Site Structuring
“Food service operators who are worrying about a possible increase in the minimum wage are looking in the wrong direction,” say Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food service management consulting firm. “The federal government’s proposal to tighten regulations... - April 16, 2014 - Clarion Group
The Tesla Group Announces D.I.D Nail Paint & Dasha Wellness Announce Billie's Jeans Denim Day Event
Luxury Beauty & Wellness awareness event to Benefit DenimDayUsa.org. - April 16, 2014 - The Tesla Group
Hill, Chesson & Woody Names Bess Ramey Triad Regional Manager
Local Benefits and Consulting Firm Hires Business Development Professional with 28 Years of Experience to Grow Services to Triad Region. - April 16, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Hill, Chesson & Woody to Host Healthcare Reform Event in Wilmington, N.C., Wednesday, April 30
Benefits Consulting Firm Hosts Educational Event for Local Businesses on Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on Employers. - April 16, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Clarion Group Introduces New Micro Markets
“Among the fastest-growing solutions in corporate food services is the micro-market,” says Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a food services consulting firm. A micro market is an unattended convenience store, typically located in a workplace setting where there’s not... - April 16, 2014 - Clarion Group
PROLIM Webinar on SIEMENS Teamcenter and Active Workspace
PROLIM is proud to be hosting a webinar - Teamcenter and Active Workspace on May 7, 2014 at 10:00AM (EST) featuring the latest Siemens Active Workspace client for Teamcenter. - April 16, 2014 - PROLIM Global Corporation
Lucintel Profiles Top Global Home Care Products Manufacturing Companies
The global home care products industry, which has experienced good progress in recent years, expected to carry on with its growth momentum for the near term. The market is expected to reach $146 billion in annual revenue within the next five years. - April 16, 2014 - Lucintel
Energy Audits Help Historic Campus Homes Prioritize Maintenance
The Greek Life Sustainability Team from the University of Michigan turned to Pro Energy Consultants for an energy audit to help identify problems and prioritize improvements on one of the many historic homes on the University’s campus. - April 14, 2014 - Pro Energy Consultants
E-Book, the Power and Profit of Knowledge, a Primer on Market Research for Small Business
Marketing Researcher & Strategist, Susan Spaulding announces today the availability of her e-Book, "The Power and Profit of Knowledge," a primer on market research for small business. The e-book describes the value of knowing your market and the ways to understand what is happening... - April 12, 2014 - Recalibrate Strategies
FlexSim Partners with Mining Giant for Truck Haulage Simulation
The company’s truck haulage simulation application will be used in HAULSIM, the first industry-specific haulage simulation solution. - April 12, 2014 - FlexSim Software Products
Lucintel’s Analysis of Global Skin Care Products Industry: APAC and Rising Living Standards to Drive Revenue to $102.3 Billion in 2018
The global skin care products industry revenue is forecast to reach an estimated $102.3 billion in 2018 with good growth over the next five years. Rising living standards and increased spending power are anticipated to drive demand for newer skin care products. Lucintel, a leading global management... - April 12, 2014 - Lucintel
Succesful Launch End to End Solution to Healthcare | KloudKare
KloudData is proud to announce its end to end integrated solution for healthcare to improve patient management and enhance clinical workflows. - April 11, 2014 - KloudData Inc
Health Briefs TV Will Air in the San Francisco, CA Area in April
ION KKPX-TV will air the definitive health and medical show during the month of April. - April 11, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Visit VASTEC at 24th Annual Government Procurement Conference in Washington, DC
A leading provider of digital information services, VASTEC has new information on products and capabilities to share with Federal agencies at the April 16 conference in the nation's capital. - April 11, 2014 - VASTEC
Lucintel’s PESTLE Analysis of Spain: Country to Grow at a Slight CAGR Over the Next Five Years
Plagued by a high fiscal deficit since 2009,the Spanish economy is expected to experience a slow growth rate and reach an estimated $1.42 trillion at the current prices by 2018.Spain’s high fiscal deficit had led to high sovereign debt of the economy, placing Spain at a disadvantageous position as compared to other European Union nations. - April 11, 2014 - Lucintel
Is Holacracy® Right for Your Organization?
Free Webinar To Learn The Benefits and Implementation of Holacracy® - April 10, 2014 - WonderWorks Consulting
Avasant CEO Kevin Parikh Chairs the Latin American BPO Panel at Nearshore Nexus 2014
Avasant is Advisory Sponsor of the Nearshore Nexus Conference 2014 - April 10, 2014 - Avasant LLC
Brill Publishers Selects Scope’s ConSCIse™ Platform for Book Chapter Abstracts
Scope e-Knowledge Center (Scope), a leading provider of knowledge services and a Quatrro Global Services company, has announced that Brill, the international publishing house head-quartered in Leiden, The Netherlands, has selected Scope to support its goal of increasing the discoverability of books chapters on its Brill Online Books and Journals platform. Brill intends to create chapter-level keyword and abstract metadata for its nearly 4,000 book backlist and for new books it publishes. - April 10, 2014 - SPi Global
Bove and Carbonell Appointed to Lead Datarisk
American-owned Argentine Multilatina appoints new generation of leadership. - April 10, 2014 - Datarisk
Daniel Levine: The Small Capacity Brewery is on Trend
The trends expert is following the growth of the nano-brewery. - April 10, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Federal Labs & Industry Partners Aim to Accelerate Innovation for Economic Impact at the 2014 FLC National Meeting
This year's FLC national meeting, from April 21 - 23, in Rockville, Md., aims to accelerate innovation for economic impact. This year's agenda features: technology transfer training courses; a human element panel; over a dozen agency and industry exhibitors; accomplished keynote speakers; and various networking opportunities for industry and tech transfer professionals. - April 09, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
zIngenuity Announces Two New Principals
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Steve Mageras and Steve Beagles have become principals of the firm. Their promotions coincide with the growth that zIngenuity is experiencing in its mortgage services and strategic investments businesses. Steve Mageras joined zIngenuity... - April 09, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.
CSU Announces Expansion of Hardware Solution Partnerships to Include IBM and CISCO
CSU Industries, a leading third party support and solutions provider for companies worldwide, announced that they have expanded their partner network to include IBM and CISCO server, storage and networking products. Effective immediately, CSU has qualified as an IBM Business Partner and a CISCO... - April 09, 2014 - CSU Industries
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse Reports Strong First Quarter in 2014
Organization Closes $265,000 in Investments from Economic Development Funds and Makes Positive Impact at World's Largest Gathering of Angel Investors. Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG), Western Pennsylvania’s only pure life sciences investment firm, and managing member of the PLSG... - April 09, 2014 - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
On-Demand 24/7 Professional Sign Language Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Now Available
Communications Consulting Group (www.yourccgroup.com) now offers 24/7 on-demand Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services. You can make calls any time of the day, any day of the week, with no prescheduling necessary. - April 09, 2014 - Communications Consulting Group
Hill, Chesson & Woody Named a 2014 Best Employer in North Carolina, No. 1 in Small Business Group
Business North Carolina Recognizes Local Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Firm for Providing Outstanding Benefits, High Employee Satisfaction Rate. - April 09, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Problems Surface with Reporting on Renewables in Canada
Significant variations in the output of wind and solar energy are noted on three official government sites. - April 09, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Lucintel’s Analysis of Global Commercial Aerospace Seating Market: APAC and ROW to Witness Faster Growth Over 2013-2020
In the global commercial aerospace seating market, Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Rest of the World (ROW) are anticipated to grow at faster paces than North America and Europe because of such factors as increase in air traffic and continued growth of low-cost carriers. An increment in aircraft... - April 09, 2014 - Lucintel
zIngenuity Appoints Vice President of Operations
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Kyle Schultz joined the firm as Vice President of Operations overseeing all mortgage related services and client delivery for the firm. Kyle joined zIngenuity in 2013 and comes to zIngenuity with significant mortgage experience gained at... - April 08, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.
BDA Wins M&A Advisor Awards
Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) is pleased to have won several prestigious industry awards already in 2014. Notably: BDA won two awards at the 6th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards: - International M&A Deal of the Year for the Sale of AgFeed Industries Inc (BVI) to... - April 08, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd