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.   [...]
May 16, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / Woodworking Machinery / Europe / 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 [...]
May 10, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Forestry / ...Pulp & Paper / Sawmilling / Europe
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 [...]
May 10, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Sawmilling / Asia & Middle East / Europe
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 [...]
May 10, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Europe
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 [...]
May 10, 2018
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / China / Europe / North America / Russia
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.   [...]
May 10, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / China / Europe
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 [...]
May 10, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood-based Panels / ...Europe
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 [...]
May 9, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Pulp & Paper / Sawmilling / Europe
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 [...]
May 9, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood Energy / ...Europe