Europe

Wood pellets in Germany more expensive in June

The price for wood pellets in Germany is still on a decreasing trend in June. Thus, the average price for [...]

Graanul Invest wood pellets production decreases as international pellet market’s situation gets complicated

Graanul Invest decreased wood pellets production at its mills by 10.6% in 2017.    According to [...]

Bauwerk Boen Group inaugurates new parquet factory in Đurđevac, Croatia

The Bauwerk Boen Group inaugurated a new parquet factory in Đurđevac, Croatia on the 24th of May 2018. The [...]

Woodworking machines production in Germany went 10% up in 2017

German woodworking machines manufacturers have increased production by 10.4% in 2017, to EUR 3.2 billion.     [...]

Prices for Austrian softwood lumber keep steady in May

In May, the prices of softwood lumber in Austria are largely stable as compared to April. The prices either are [...]

Woodworking machinery sector in Italy reports significant growth for Q1/2018

The first quarter for Italian woodworking machinery is in line with the excellent results of 2017, a year that closed [...]

German institute develops new drying technique that could reduce costs for biomass

A new steam drying technique for wood developed through the EU-funded SteamBio project could significantly reduce transportation costs for [...]

Global forest industry trends during the first quarter of 2018

The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) jumped 5.1% q-o-q in the 1Q/18 to reach its highest [...]

Sawmills in France at risk because of higher oak logs demand from China

China's increased demand for wood has made the oak logs exports from France to boom. Moreover, the larger demand [...]

Mercer expands former Klausner sawmill in Friesau to 1.8 million m3/yr lumber production

Mercer International Inc. has determined to proceed with a Phase II expansion and optimization project at its Friesau sawmill in [...]