Södra completes divestment of forest holdings in the Baltics
Södra has completed the divestment of its forest holdings in the Baltics following the approval and finalisation of the [...]
January 31, 2026
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German hardwood auctions record higher oak and ash prices
Several German premium hardwood auctions held in January 2026 reported solid prices for oak and other valuable hardwood species, with [...]
January 30, 2026
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Glennon Brothers acquires UK sawmiller Pontrilas Group
Glennon Brothers has completed the acquisition of the Hereford-based Pontrilas Group, adding around £120m in annual turnover to the [...]
January 30, 2026
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Stiga RM group reports higher turnover in 2025 despite pressured markets
The Stiga RM group reported consolidated turnover of €114.8 million in 2025, an increase of 18.7% compared with [...]
January 30, 2026
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Drax wood pellets outlook hit as Japan curbs subsidies
UK energy company Drax’s ambitions of becoming a significant wood pellet supplier to Asia are in danger of faltering [...]
January 30, 2026
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German furniture retailer accelerates store closures
One of Germany’s best-known furniture retailers is closing another outlet, with an unannounced clearance sale reportedly drawing long [...]
January 30, 2026
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Latvia opens 2026 with defensive pricing as softwood lumber market searches for direction
Softwood lumber prices in Latvia entered 2026 under a cautious market tone, with exporters largely focused on preserving year-end [...]
January 29, 2026
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Norway logs another record year as timber prices crest and begin to ease
Norway recorded another record year for logging in 2025, marking the second consecutive annual high in harvesting volumes, as elevated [...]
January 29, 2026
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Western Forest Products extends Chemainus mill shutdown to year-end
The sawmill in Chemainus, British Columbia, operated by Western Forest Products, will remain shut until the end of 2026, extending [...]
January 29, 2026
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Low-price shockwave as Chinese LVL inflows surge into Australia
Just as Australia’s housing market is beginning to show tentative signs of recovery, its building-materials supply chain is [...]
January 29, 2026
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