Germany: Hardwood and softwood industry impacted differently by the corona crisis
Half a year after the first survey, the German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) asked its members again about [...]
October 12, 2020
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UPM cuts up to 170 jobs in Europe
As a result of the weakening world economic outlook as well as the COVID-19 related [...]
October 12, 2020
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Siempelkamp delivers new particleboard production line to China
In order for the companies of the timber industry in Ireland to continue to work, the country will buy timber [...]
October 12, 2020
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Why is there a timber industry crisis in Ireland?
In order for the companies of the timber industry in Ireland to continue to work, the country will buy timber [...]
October 12, 2020
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Steady recovery in European plywood imports from China
In terms of plywood supply to Europe the major concern early on in the pandemic was China. [...]
October 12, 2020
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US sawmills see profits move to the highest levels in at least 15 years
Record high lumber prices in the US, stable income for residual chips, and slightly lower costs for sawlogs moved 2Q [...]
October 8, 2020
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Global housing markets expected to face a tough 2021
Most major housing markets won’t keep up with consumer price inflation in 2021 and are [...]
October 8, 2020
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EU plywood trade recovers, but Covid-19 to slice 10-20% of 2020 profits
It’s still too early to say for sure, but it’s variously estimated by European plywood importers and distributors [...]
October 8, 2020
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Russia: Putin requests ban on unprocessed timber from 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to stop uncontrolled export of untreated timber following a [...]
October 7, 2020
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New Zealand log exporters optimistic as demand in China is strong
Domestic demand for logs and sawn timber in New Zealand remains strong with many mills operating extra shifts to increase [...]
October 7, 2020
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