Conifex expects softwood lumber conditions to stay unstable in 2026
Conifex reported first-quarter sales of $21.8 million, EBITDA of negative $7.7 million, and a net loss of [...]
May 19, 2026
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European hardwood prices mixed as buyers stay cautious
European hardwood trading remained cautious in early May, with buyers continuing to focus on immediate requirements and smaller-volume purchases [...]
May 14, 2026
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Transport costs threaten competitiveness of Finnish sawmills, industry warns
The Finnish sawmill industry says the economic outlook is deteriorating rapidly and is urging the government to introduce a professional [...]
May 14, 2026
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EUDR compliance gaps could trigger import disruptions
The implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is expected to significantly reshape the global timber trade, with companies facing [...]
May 14, 2026
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Stora Enso signals Middle East conflict costs impact
Leading European sawmilling giant Stora Enso has signalled that Middle East conflict impacts on costs will become more visible during [...]
May 14, 2026
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Court ruling allows Södra to restart Kinda sawmill investment project
Södra has restarted parts of its planned SEK 1.5 billion (€130 million) investment at the Kindasågen sawmill [...]
May 14, 2026
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New timber price reductions in Sweden
Sveaskog has announced new timber price reductions in Sweden, citing uncertain market conditions despite continued demand from sawmills and pulp [...]
May 14, 2026
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New merger creates one of southern Europe’s largest sawmill groups
Spanish cooperatives LANA and Etorki have completed a merger approved by the general assemblies of both companies, creating a significantly [...]
May 14, 2026
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Europe’s sawmills want higher prices, but buyers are resisting
The European sawn timber market changed little during the first quarter, with most suppliers describing business as steady but unspectacular [...]
May 12, 2026
Giant sawmill in Finland gets green light
Stora Enso’s planned giant sawmill in Imatra has received an environmental permit from the Finnish Licensing and Supervision Agency [...]
May 12, 2026
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