Finnish plywood mills struggle with undercapacity as demand remains sluggish
Demand for Finnish softwood plywood is being weakened primarily by the construction recession, but also by cheap imports of softwood [...]
April 1, 2025
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Netherlands’ largest wood pellet power plant project canceled
Vattenfall, the Netherlands’ third-largest energy producer, has announced the cancellation of its planned 120-megawatt wood pellet-burning power [...]
April 1, 2025
Metsä Group’s Forest Director: Logging restrictions would lead to billions in losses
According to Metsä Group's Forest Director Juha Jumppanen, limiting logging would mean significant economic losses in the EU and [...]
March 28, 2025
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Lumber under pressure: tariffs and uncertainty disrupt the U.S. market
As the U.S. construction industry enters its peak season, trade disputes and tariff uncertainties are sending tremors through the [...]
March 28, 2025
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Softwood log prices in Germany stabilize after February gains
Roundwood prices in Germany remained stable from February to March, following slight regional increases in softwood sawlog prices the previous [...]
March 28, 2025
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Latvian Forest Company explores sale of forest assets in Latvia and Lithuania
Latvian Forest Company AB has decided to explore the market regarding a sale of the company's forest assets in [...]
March 28, 2025
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Pfeifer Holding completes Imst mill upgrade, boosting capacity by 20%
Pfeifer Holding announced that its solid wood panel mill at its Imst headquarters has been fully modernized after an investment [...]
March 28, 2025
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Setra scales back CLT production due to high timber prices
Setra Group will make a transition from continuous production to periodic production of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and wood components [...]
March 27, 2025
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Poland accused of blocking exports of Ukrainian timber
Poland is accused of blocking Ukrainian timber exports at the border since 15 March 2025, disrupting trade and raising concerns [...]
March 27, 2025
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Baltic timberland prices surge, driven by Swedish wood giants
Baltic forestland covers approximately 8 million hectares across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, representing a significant resource for the Swedish forestry [...]
March 27, 2025
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