Frutiger acquires 30% stake in Blumer Lehmann
Frutiger, one of Switzerland’s largest construction and real estate service providers, has acquired a 30% stake in Blumer Lehmann [...]
August 20, 2025
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Brazilian forestry sector faces shutdowns as tariff hike halts exports and cancels orders
Brazilian companies in the forestry export chain are already suffering a severe impact, even before the 50% tariff on Brazilian [...]
August 20, 2025
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Moelven changes its managers due to weak profitability
Weak profitability means that the CEO of Moelven Töreboda AB, Johan Åhlén, must leave his position after 14 [...]
August 20, 2025
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Tariffs and grading rules add new pressure to North American lumber prices
Canadian softwood lumber duties have risen sharply this summer. At the start of 2025, the combined “all others” duty was [...]
August 20, 2025
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Arauco sees profit fall in the second quarter of 2025
In the second-quarter (2Q-2025) Arauco's sales revenue reached USD 1,524.7 million, a slight 0.6 [...]
August 20, 2025
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Lumber prices weaken further this month
Lumber futures have dropped about 12% since hitting a three-year high two weeks ago, a sign that wood buyers [...]
August 19, 2025
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China log prices hold firm as inventories slip below 3 million m³
Log prices in China are holding at relatively firm levels for this time of year, supported by steady demand and [...]
August 19, 2025
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Stora Enso invests in new saw line at Ždirec
At its sawmill in Ždirec, Czech Republic, Stora Enso is investing around €11.6 million (CZK 284 million) in a [...]
August 19, 2025
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Koskisen Oyj posts solid sawmill results in Q2, raw material prices slightly easing
Finnish wood products company Koskisen Oyj reported a satisfactory second quarter, with strong performance in its sawmill segment. Revenue [...]
August 19, 2025
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Holmen’s Q2 results hit by tariff uncertainty and weak construction demand
Holmen’s operating profit for the second quarter was SEK 807 million (€65 million), down from SEK 983 million (€80 [...]
August 19, 2025
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