Vida to restructure operations
Vida AB, the subsidiary of Canfor, announced that it will phase out production at Vida Gransjö during the spring of [...]
February 7, 2026
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Increased operating profit for Sveaskog in a depressed economy
In 2025, Sveaskog improved its operating profit by ten percent to approximately EUR 203 million (184), despite a weaker fourth [...]
February 7, 2026
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Hundegger to establish its own US subsidiary
The German machine manufacturer Hans Hundegger AG, headquartered in Hawangen, has taken over its former US representation under its own [...]
February 7, 2026
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Metsä Group’s results plunged sharply – falling wood prices bring hope for this year
The year 2025 was exceptionally difficult for Metsä Group. This year is expected to be easier, largely due to the [...]
February 7, 2026
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Threat of an imminent shutdown of Fibre Excellence’s pulp mills in France
The Fibre Excellence Group is facing the threat of an imminent shutdown of its pulp mills in Tarascon and Saint [...]
February 7, 2026
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North America: closures, duties and weak housing demand reshape lumber flows — Canada leans to China, US exports stay constrained
The North American softwood lumber market entered 2026 under continued pressure, as mill closures, production curtailments and weak construction demand [...]
February 4, 2026
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SCA sees considerable growth in its wood product segment
SCA reported higher delivery volumes in its wood product segment in 2025, despite a challenging market environment marked by weak [...]
February 4, 2026
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Despite trade issues in the US and Europe, China’s plywood exports hit record high
China’s plywood exports rose to a record level in 2025 despite prolonged trade barriers in the United States and [...]
February 4, 2026
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Germany’s timber trade backs Mercosur and India deals, urges Commission to move despite blockade
Germany’s timber trade has voiced strong support for the EU-Mercosur and EU-India free trade agreements, calling on [...]
February 4, 2026
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Italy’s woodworking machinery output declines as competition from China intensifies
The global woodworking and furniture machinery sector is moving out of the post-pandemic investment surge and into a period [...]
February 4, 2026
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