UPM completes plywood expansion in Russia
The expansion of UPM Chudovo plywood mill, started in the autumn of 2017, was inaugurated. The [...]
September 20, 2019
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Bergs Timber plans to more than double production at Mörlunda sawmill
Bergs Timber applied for an increased production permit for the sawmill in Mörlunda, Sweden. Bergs Timber started sawmill production [...]
September 19, 2019
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Södra to lower prices for roundwood
The Swedish Södra Group lowers its purchase prices for roundwood. The [...]
September 19, 2019
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Prices and market developments for the global wood pellet trade
The global wood pellets market revenue amounted to $5,359.9B in 2018, rising by 6.8% against the previous [...]
September 19, 2019
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Germany: Following 5-year growth period, the wood industry slips on decline
After five years of continuous growth, the German wood industry had to cope with a slight decline in sales in [...]
September 19, 2019
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Bark beetle infestation doubled in Sweden this year
Damage to spruce forest is extensive following the spruce bark beetle outbreak over the past 12 months.   [...]
September 17, 2019
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European sawlog prices fall to a nine-year low
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell for the fifth consecutive quarter in the 2Q/19, reaching a two-year [...]
September 17, 2019
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Pfleiderer Group invests in output capacities at Grajewo production plant
In July, Pfleiderer Group launched a new melamine faced chipboard (MFC) production line at its Grajewo production plant. The new [...]
September 16, 2019
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Estonia: Palmako AS to launch new glulam production line
Estonian laminated timber specialist Palmako AS has launched a new glulam production line. The new line [...]
September 16, 2019
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European plywood markets shaken by strong pressure
Some European importers say the deterioration in market conditions started from the beginning of the year [...]
September 11, 2019
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