EU, UK timber groups reaffirm stance against Russian, Belarusian wood
European and UK timber industry bodies issued a joint statement underscoring their firm stance against the import of wood products [...]
November 21, 2025
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Fritz Egger announces retirement
Fritz Egger, who held key positions in the Egger Group for decades, has announced his retirement. Along with his brothers [...]
November 21, 2025
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UPM introduces spruce-based LNG plywood as demand rises
UPM has launched a spruce-based plywood grade for use in the insulation systems of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo [...]
November 21, 2025
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New Zealand high-value timber exports to India gain momentum as trade talks advance
New Zealand’s exports of high-value timber products to India are expanding as free trade agreement negotiations between the [...]
November 21, 2025
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ISC 2025: More insights on the state of the European softwood market
The European softwood lumber industry is showing signs of gradual stabilization after three years of difficult market conditions, according to [...]
November 19, 2025
EU softwood lumber shipments to the U.S. accelerate in 2025 as Germany and Sweden widen their lead
European Union shipments of softwood lumber to the United States expanded strongly in the first nine months of 2025, supported [...]
November 19, 2025
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Sawmill in Sweden to close, citing “incredibly difficult” conditions
After more than 100 years of operation, Bergkvist Siljan has announced the closure of its sawmill in Mora. Thirty-five [...]
November 19, 2025
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Arauco’s Mexico projects face new delays
Arauco’s investment programme in Mexico is encountering further setbacks, with the company confirming fresh delays to both its panel [...]
November 19, 2025
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Pine wood nematode detected in France: monitoring intensifies in Germany
French authorities have confirmed the first detection of the pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) in France, the Ministry of Agriculture [...]
November 19, 2025
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Canada to redirect 10% lumber exports as US tariffs take effect
Canada’s forestry industry plans to divert a portion of its lumber exports from the United States to new international [...]
November 18, 2025
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