Archives: 2025

Rayonier earnings rise; higher Canadian lumber duties seen supporting U.S. timber prices

Rayonier Inc. reported a sharp increase in second-quarter adjusted EBITDA, despite lower revenues in its timber segments, and said [...]
August 12, 2025 Latest Trends

Latvia’s softwood lumber exports rise 22% in H1 2025, led by strong demand in the UK and EU

Latvia's softwood lumber exports experienced substantial growth in the first half of 2025, driven by strong demand in key [...]
August 9, 2025 Latest Trends

Homag sees no signs of market recovery despite stronger earnings in H1 2025

Homag Group reported improved earnings for the first half of 2025, driven by cost reductions and a stable service business [...]
August 9, 2025 Latest Trends

Interfor returns to profit in Q2 2025 as lumber shipments exceed production by 5%

Interfor Corporation reported a return to profitability in the second quarter of 2025, posting net earnings of $11.1 million [...]
August 9, 2025 Latest Trends

Metsä Group’s cost-cutting plan expected to pressure entire forest supply chain in Finland

Metsä Group’s newly announced cost-savings programme, aimed at improving profitability after a weak first half of the year [...]
August 9, 2025 Latest Trends

European sanctions put Russian plywood exporter in jeopardy

United Panel Group, once a leading Russian plywood exporter to Europe, has changed ownership amid deepening financial trouble and creditor [...]
August 9, 2025 Latest Trends

Glennon Brothers submits redevelopment plans for major Troon sawmill

Glennon Brothers UK Ltd has submitted plans to upgrade its sawmill facility in Troon, one of the largest in the [...]
August 9, 2025 Latest Trends

Germany’s softwood lumber exports fall sharply in first half of 2025

In the first half of 2025, Germany exported approximately 3.47 million cubic meters (cbm) of softwood lumber, marking a [...]
August 8, 2025 Latest Trends

Canadian sawmill halts activity due to increased U.S. duties and regulatory uncertainty

Scierie St-Michel, a major sawmill operation in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, has announced the temporary suspension of [...]
August 8, 2025 Latest Trends

Norwegian timber prices retreat from record highs as market softens

After a period of continuous price increases, the timber market is becoming less favorable for Norwegian forest owners.. A report [...]
August 8, 2025 Latest Trends