Bjelin secures access to Spačva Forest, increasing supply of Slavonian oak for parquet flooring
Bjelin has obtained access to the Spačva Forest in Croatia, the largest continuous oak forest in Europe. The forest [...]
July 5, 2025
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Pölky CEO Jari Suominen to step down after just 18 months
Jari Suominen will leave his role as CEO of Pölky, the Northern Finnish wood processing company, after approximately a [...]
July 5, 2025
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Sonae Arauco strengthens Beeskow site with new MDF sanding line
Sonae Arauco is reinforcing its operations in Beeskow, Germany, with an [...]
July 5, 2025
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German timber sector cautiously optimistic on outlook
Germany's timber industry and sawmills are experiencing a cautious improvement in sentiment in mid-2025, driven by robust export [...]
July 4, 2025
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Estonian timber industry cautiously rebounds despite sector divides and policy uncertainties
The Estonian timber industry is beginning 2025 with a cautious sense of optimism after several challenging years. Although volumes and [...]
July 4, 2025
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Can the U.S. become self-reliant in lumber supply?
Lumber cost uncertainty has risen from the start of the year, driven in part by potential higher tariffs, particularly on [...]
July 4, 2025
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China log prices hold steady, but summer heat and rain slow construction pose problems
CFR prices for A-grade logs arriving in China remain stable at around USD 113–115 per JASm³ for July [...]
July 4, 2025
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Indian log market slows with early monsoon
India’s log market has softened in recent weeks, largely due to an early onset of the monsoon season, which [...]
July 4, 2025
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EU forest-based value chain warns against over-reliance on carbon stocks in 2040 climate strategy
The European forest sector has issued a joint statement urging EU policymakers to adopt a more comprehensive and realistic approach [...]
July 4, 2025
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Woodgrain to close sawmill in Oregon
Woodgrain Inc. will permanently close its sawmill in Pilot Rock, Oregon, affecting 62 employees, as stated in a notice filed [...]
July 4, 2025
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