European wood-based panel industry posts 2.7% growth, but concerns rise over EU regulation
The European Panel Federation (EPF) held its annual general meeting and conference on June 27 at the Melia Hotel in [...]
July 11, 2025
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Homag initiates legal action against Chinese manufacturer over alleged patent infringement
German woodworking machinery giant Homag has announced legal steps against a Chinese manufacturer following suspected patent violations observed during the [...]
July 11, 2025
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Saint-Gobain Group sells timber construction company Brüggemann from Neuenkirchen
The Saint-Gobain Group has signed an agreement with the German Köster Group for the sale of Saint-Gobain [...]
July 10, 2025
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Trump tariffs and weak demand trigger €350 million quarterly loss for Finland’s Metsä Group
Global forestry giants are under mounting pressure from shifting trade policies and declining market demand. Finland’s Metsä Group has [...]
July 10, 2025
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Polish timber industry slams EUDR
The Polish Chamber of Commerce of the Timber Industry (PIGPD) has strongly criticized the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that [...]
July 10, 2025
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Swedish sawmills face weak construction market and fluctuating US exports
The construction market is losing momentum, which means ongoing challenges for Swedish sawmills. The pulp and paper industry has also [...]
July 8, 2025
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North American insurance industry warns of higher claims in wood products as market volatility rises
Surging raw material costs, high tariffs on Canadian lumber, and shifting global trade flows are driving up insurance premiums and [...]
July 8, 2025
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Sumitomo Forestry launches 500 thousand m3 sawmill in Louisiana
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings LLC, finalizing the [...]
July 8, 2025
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Lumber prices ease from recent highs
Lumber futures eased toward $610 per thousand board feet, retreating from three-month highs of $627 seen June 30th, as [...]
July 8, 2025
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Softwood lumber market outlook: Europe benefits from sanctions and stable pricing in 2025
Recent data from various European and international sources highlight Europe’s continued strength in the global softwood lumber market, even [...]
July 5, 2025
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