Archives: April 2026

Spearhead invests $60m in glulam facility in Nelson, Canada

Spearhead is investing $60m in a new glue-laminated timber (glulam) production facility in Nelson, expanding its capacity in engineered [...]
April 1, 2026 Latest Trends

B.C. wood seeks entry in Vietnam, faces specification barrier

British Columbia’s forestry sector is targeting Vietnam as an alternative market amid U.S. tariff pressure, but a report [...]
April 1, 2026 Latest Trends

German Timber Congress 2026 to focus on geopolitical developments

Geopolitical shifts and their implications for the forestry and timber sector will take centre stage at the German Timber Congress [...]
April 1, 2026 Latest Trends

Pfleiderer raises panel prices, cites ongoing cost increases

Pfleiderer has raised its surcharge on wood-based panels and is preparing further increases, citing persistent cost pressure. The [...]
April 1, 2026 Latest Trends

IKEA accelerates India expansion

IKEA has opened a 3,000 m² store in Pune, marking its sixth location in India and reinforcing its expansion [...]
April 1, 2026 Latest Trends