Cautious optimism for 2025 UK wood imports
Timber imports to the UK have continued to stabilise during 2024, following very similar patterns to those seen in 2023 [...]
November 14, 2024
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Weak market pushes John Deere to start layoffs
John Deere Forestry oy starts change negotiations about possible layoffs at the Joensuu factory in Finland. There are 368 [...]
November 14, 2024
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Arauco orders new OSB plant from Dieffenbacher
Arauco has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply a new OSB plant at its Trupan site in Cholguán, Chile, to replace [...]
November 14, 2024
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10th International Hardwood Conference: Adapting to economic pressures, climate challenges and regulatory shifts
The 10th International Hardwood Conference convened on November 8, 2024, in Vienna, drawing over 150 participants from 26 countries. Hosted [...]
November 13, 2024
US lumber prices continue to rise due to election optimism and interest rates cut
US lumber prices continued their upward trend this week as traders evaluated key factors likely to shape the market in [...]
November 13, 2024
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Rising log prices challenge Finnish sawmills: a difficult equation for companies
The Finnish sawmill industry is feeling the pressure of rising log prices, which continue to outpace the increase in lumber [...]
November 13, 2024
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IKEA is ready for potential U.S. tariffs under Trump
IKEA has taken steps to shield itself from potential tariffs that could arise under former President Donald Trump’s policies [...]
November 13, 2024
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Stora Enso: Strong wood market situation continues
The strong wood market situation continues, Stora Enso says in its monthly market overview. The price level has been high [...]
November 13, 2024
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EU lawmakers in talks to further weaken EUDR, document shows
Centre-right lawmakers in the European Parliament have made proposals to further weaken the European Union's beleaguered law to [...]
November 12, 2024
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Canadian softwood lumber could face tariff hike up to 30% under Trump’s administration
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, the future of British Columbia’s lumber industry appears increasingly uncertain. The [...]
November 12, 2024
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