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Expo
A three day international showcase of wood technology featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre.
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Tech Clinics
The wide-ranging series of practical and independent clinics will showcase leading australasian and international technology providers.
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Conferences
This one-day industry conference will be looking at Innovative Products, Designs and New Developments for Timber Building.
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PF Olsen Forest Industries Expo kicks off
The PF Olsen Forest Industries Expo kicked off today (Monday 5 September) following a formal opening by the Minister of Forests, Hon David Carter, at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre on Sunday afternoon.
Pic caption: Minister of Forestry David Carter with the team kicking off Forest Industries 2011 at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre, using a carved wooden rugby ball recently returned from display in Australia. Team members are, from left: Bryce Heard, Chief Executive of Lockwood and chair of the regional forestry strategy group; Peter Chrisp, Chief Executive of NZ Trade & Enterprise; Mr Carter; Peter Clark, Chief Executive of PF Olsen Ltd; the Mayor of Rotorua, Kevin Winters; Mark Tadecicco, BNZ Head of Business Banking
The Expo, which is the centrepiece of Forest Industries 2011, runs for three days until Wednesday 7 September at the Energy Events Centre and features the latest wood processing machinery from around the world, with new wood products, sawmilling equipment, scanning technology, software and research displays.
The Minister also launched the Bay of Plenty regional forestry and wood processing strategy, developed in conjunction with the industry over the past 18 months.
In tandem with the Expo are 14 BNZ Tech Clinics on aspects of the industry, a one-day international conference on innovation and new products for timber building, a Winning With Wood innovation breakfast, and the Forest Industries Training and Education Council national awards dinner.
Forest Industries 2011 is timed to attract international visitors to the Rugby World Cup and is linked with Winning With Wood, a national showcase of wood products innovation at more than sites und New Zealand.
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For more information contact Sandra Kai Fong, phone 07-315-7052. Email Sandra.KaiFong@rdc.govt.nz
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