Stora Enso plans to implement a EUR 120 million cost-cutting programme
Stora Enso is implementing a cost-cutting programme of Euro 120 million targeting reductions in variable and fixed costs, as [...]
February 19, 2019
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Forestry / Pulp & Paper / Sawmilling / Europe
Finnish lumber production increased during 2018
Production volumes of the Finnish sawmills in the fourth quarter of 2018 fell slightly [...]
February 19, 2019
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EU calls for wood export ban consultations with Ukraine
The EU has formally requested consultations with Ukraine under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on Ukraine's export ban on [...]
February 18, 2019
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New biomass subsidies schemes in Europe
The support of electricity generated from solid biomass is the most important stimulation for the development of the biomass power [...]
February 15, 2019
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Yekalon starts MDF/HDF production in China
Yekalon has produced the first board at its a new MDF/HDF production line in China. According to the announcement [...]
February 15, 2019
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Switzerland: Prices for wood pellets in February 2019
In February 2019, the prices for wood pellets only increased slightly in Switzerland. The average price for pellets of quality [...]
February 15, 2019
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Ligna 2019 coming up in May
This May over 1,500 companies will be gathering in Hannover, Germany, to showcase the future of the woodworking and [...]
February 15, 2019
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New records for the prefabricated house industry in Germany
In Germany, the prefabricated house market is booming. The sales volume increased by 7.2% last year. This is not [...]
February 14, 2019
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Construction / Europe
Swiss Krono plans to build new MDF and laminate flooring lines in the US
Swiss Krono Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wood-based materials, continues to invest in rural its [...]
February 14, 2019
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UN provides new update on EUTR evolution
The UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has published its latest briefing note on the implementation of the [...]
February 13, 2019
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