Blumer Lehmann to open new timber construction production facility in Germany
Swiss timber construction company Blumer Lehmann is expanding its presence in Germany with the construction of a new production facility [...]
June 13, 2026
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CEI-Bois calls for stronger competitiveness and greater support for timber construction in Europe
The European woodworking industry has reiterated its call for more competitive framework conditions, a stronger bioeconomy and greater support for [...]
June 13, 2026
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Swedish timber trader files for bankruptcy after suspected fraud and timber theft
A Swedish timber trading company has filed for bankruptcy after uncovering suspicious financial transactions and information suggesting possible timber theft [...]
June 12, 2026
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Production to temporarily stop at Stora Enso’s sawmill
Stora Enso will suspend production at its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi for two months, from the beginning of August until [...]
June 12, 2026
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US demand for EU softwood lumber weakens sharply
EU softwood lumber exports to the United States fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with volumes down 58 [...]
June 12, 2026
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Metsä Wood to cut 100 positions following restructuring talks
Metsä Wood will reduce approximately 100 positions in Finland and Estonia following the completion of restructuring negotiations aimed at improving [...]
June 12, 2026
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North American lumber prices show mixed movement at the end of May
North American lumber markets ended May with a mixed performance, as benchmark softwood lumber products remained largely stable while several [...]
June 12, 2026
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Schilliger Holz is starting production of wood fibre insulation boards
Swiss timber company Schilliger has started producing wood fibre insulation boards at its new facility in Küssnacht am Rigi [...]
June 12, 2026
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European softwood lumber price assessment in May 2026
European softwood lumber markets entered the second quarter of 2026 on a firmer footing than at the beginning of the [...]
June 11, 2026
German sawmill industry warns of deeper crisis as insolvency risks grow
Germany's sawmill and wood industry is facing mounting pressure, with production expected to fall by a further 9-10 [...]
June 11, 2026
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