James Latham profit held back as growth concentrates in lower-margin division
James Latham reported a slight decline in first-half profit, even as sales increased, after a rise in volumes from [...]
December 2, 2025
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Russia’s forestry sector warns of up to 30% production slump in 2026
Russia’s forestry sector is bracing for one of its most pronounced downturns in decades as government officials warn that [...]
December 2, 2025
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Brazilian timber exports to the US plunge 55% after new tariffs, triggering production cuts and growing risk of layoffs
Brazilian exports of wood products to the United States have fallen by an average of 55% in the three months [...]
December 2, 2025
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Global lumber prices slide as North American oversupply weighs on markets
Lumber prices on the global market have dropped to their lowest levels since September 2024, primarily due to oversupply in [...]
November 29, 2025
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EU adopts new Bioeconomy Strategy
The European Commission has adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy to strengthen Europe’s [...]
November 29, 2025
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NZ log market stable in November despite global uncertainty
National and international wood fibre prices have remained largely unchanged over the past month. Despite recent reports of weaker economic [...]
November 29, 2025
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Estonian timber prices show mixed trends in October 2025
Estonia’s roundwood market in October 2025 showed mixed trends across assortments. Softwood log prices remained largely stable compared with [...]
November 29, 2025
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German construction sector orders rise 20% year-on-year in September 2025
Real order intake in the German main construction sector increased by 7.7% in September 2025 compared with August, after [...]
November 29, 2025
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Binderholz opens new solid wood panel facility
Austrian timber company Binderholz has inaugurated a new solid wood panel plant in St. Georgen bei Salzburg. The fully automated [...]
November 29, 2025
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UK’s National Timber Group collapses, over 560 jobs cut immediately
The UK’s largest independent timber distributor, National Timber Group, has entered administration, immediately axing 561 employees. The Sheffield-based [...]
November 28, 2025
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