New plywood plant to be built in Belarus by Kronospan
On May 24, 2018, in the Belarusian city of Smorgon, Kronospan holding laid a foundation stone [...]
July 10, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood-based Panels / ...Europe
Global prices for pulp soar to record-highs
Strong pulp markets and record high prices for both softwood and hardwood market pulp resulted in upward price pressures on [...]
July 10, 2018
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Rising construction sector improves French timber market
In France, the importers association Le Commerce du Bois reports that trade was buoyed by 2%-plus GDP growth last [...]
July 6, 2018
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Egger to expand capacity in Brilon, Germany
The Austrian wood-based material manufacturer Egger will start polypropylene edge production in July 2018 on its new and third [...]
July 6, 2018
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Kronospan improves profits in Latvia
During its last fiscal year lasting from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017, Kronospan Riga particleboard producer turned over [...]
July 6, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood-based Panels / ...Europe
IKEA has many challenges for its first store in India
IKEA, the world’s leading furniture retailer and manufacturer announced the opening of a store in [...]
July 6, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood Furniture / ...Asia & Middle East / Europe
Latvian Vika Wood expands sawmill production capacity
The Latvian wood-processing company Vika Wood has been recently granted a long-term loan of EUR 7.5 million [...]
July 5, 2018
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EU wants to establish a 32% share for renewable energy by 2030
On 27 June 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement reached by the Bulgarian Presidency on the revision of the [...]
July 5, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Energy / Europe
Sawmill industry in Germany predicts positive 2018 outlook, based on good results at the beginning of the year
The German sawmill industry was able to conclude the year 2017 positively, while during the course [...]
July 5, 2018
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Stora Enso starts feasibility study for possible investment in Oulu mill in Finland
Stora Enso has started a feasibility study and an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for a possible investment in Oulu mill [...]
July 5, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Pulp & Paper / ...Sawmilling / Europe
