Norra Skog to upgrade Hissmofors sawmill
Norra Skog is investing SEK 100 million (EUR 8.7 million) in an upgrade of its sawmill in Hissmofors, operated [...]
June 27, 2025
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European ports face significant congestions
Port congestion at key northern European container terminals is expected to remain a significant challenge throughout the peak season, driven [...]
June 27, 2025
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Taranis withdraws from plans to acquire minority stake in Rougier Afrique International
Taranis, the investment and asset management company of the Perenco group, has officially withdrawn from its plans to acquire the [...]
June 27, 2025
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Parquet market in Europe begins to stabilise after previous downturn
After a difficult year 2023 which was characterised by a dramatic fall in consumption, the market seems to have reached [...]
June 26, 2025
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The South holds the future of US timber supply
New research highlights how southern forests—particularly private plantations—are becoming the dominant source of US timber, with limited long [...]
June 26, 2025
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Germany: New fast-tracking housing law expected to boost construction
The Federal Association of German Prefabricated Construction (BDF) welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of a special regulation for residential construction [...]
June 26, 2025
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Hampton Lumber plans new sawmill in South Carolina
Hampton Lumber announced plans to build a new, state-of-the-art sawmill in Allendale County, South Carolina. This facility [...]
June 26, 2025
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US lumber prices ease as sawmills replenish stocks, builders delay purchases
US lumber futures traded below $610 per thousand board feet, easing from two-month highs of $626 seen June 13th [...]
June 26, 2025
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German forest owners gain from Trump’s tariffs as exports to U.S. rise
Germany is emerging as a key beneficiary of Donald Trump’s escalating trade dispute with Canada. As the second-largest [...]
June 21, 2025
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Roundwood prices in Finland hit record highs in May
Roundwood prices continued to rise in May to a record high. Timber trade was brisk, although volumes were lower than [...]
June 21, 2025
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