Kastamonu plans major investments in Italian production facility
Turkish wood-based panels manufacturer Kastamonu Entegre is continuing its expansion in Europe with major investments in Italy, aiming to [...]
June 6, 2025
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U.S. lumber prices expected to climb in Q3 as Canadian duties rise, tariff threats loom
U.S. lumber prices are set to rebound in the third quarter of 2025 after a sluggish spring, with higher [...]
June 6, 2025
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Japan ramps up Russian timber imports despite global sanctions
Japan’s timber imports from Russia have soared to record levels, defying global trade restrictions and highlighting Tokyo’s balancing [...]
June 6, 2025
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Austria’s wood industry squeezed by weak economy and construction demand
Austria's timber industry held its ground in 2024 in a once again challenging economic environment. The ongoing weakness of [...]
June 5, 2025
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EU’s potential tariffs may affect 2 million t of US pellets
Nearly 2mn t of US wood pellets may be subject to the EU's potential retaliatory import tariffs, judging by [...]
June 5, 2025
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China’s softwood lumber imports fall sharply as prices rise and demand dries up
According to China Customs, lumber imports in the first quarter of 2025 totalled 5.84 million cubic metres valued at [...]
June 5, 2025
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U.S. softwood lumber prices slide to lowest level since February
U.S. softwood lumber prices declined for the fourth consecutive week, with the Random Lengths composite price falling 1.3 [...]
June 5, 2025
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LIGNA show attracted 78,000 visitors
Around 78,000 visitors attended this year’s LIGNA global woodworking technology exhibition in Hanover, Germany, according to show organiser [...]
June 5, 2025
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SCA pauses withdrawal from FSC
After dialogue with the Sami National Federation and FSC, SCA has decided to postpone its much-discussed break from certification [...]
June 5, 2025
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Swedish sawmills brace for weak H2 as margins remain thin despite stable demand
Swedish sawmills are preparing for a difficult second half of 2025 as high log prices and subdued global market sentiment [...]
June 4, 2025
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