Europe

Russian NLK Sodruzhestvo to invest in a new 100,000 m3 sawline

Heinola Sawmill Machinery manufactured a HEINOLA Scala 100 sawline for NLK Sodruzhestvo in Nebolchi, Novgorod region, Russia.    [...]

Oceanwood acquires Norske Skog AS

Oceanwood has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to buy the entire issued share capital of Norske Skog AS [...]

The importance of the EUTR and FLEGT licensing on wood trade

A key question for the long-term future of the EU trade in tropical timber products is the impact of [...]
May 10, 2018 Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / Europe

Lumber imports from Japan grew 12.8% in the Q1 of 2018

The average price for imported lumber in Japan increased 12.8% YoY, to $380 per m3 in Q1 2018. Moreover [...]

UK timber industry threatened by “£1 Billion Pound Brexit Bill” once it leaves EU Customs Union

The UK timber industry faces a potential “£1 Billion Pound Brexit Bill” if Britain leaves the EU Customs Union causing [...]

Log shipments to China may be affected by new phytosanitary requirements

    The US National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) has been made aware of a developing situation involving [...]

Increased log exports exports to China causes low hardwood supply in Germany

German sawmills are currently lacking hardwood. The reason is the increasing export of logs to China.     [...]

MeisterWerke to acquire Hain Natur-Böden

MeisterWerke Schulte GmbH, leading provider of hard floor coverings from Meiste in the Sauerland, Germany, has taken over the family [...]

Roundwood consumption in Finland reaches record level

The amount of roundwood consumed in the manufacture of forest industry products increased in 2017 for the fifth year in [...]

Granuul Invest plans to rebuild wood pellet lines in Latvia

SIA Graanul Invest has concluded an agreement No. 4.1.1.0/17/A/029 with the Central Finance and [...]