Latvia’s softwood lumber exports rise 22% in H1 2025, led by strong demand in the UK and EU
Latvia's softwood lumber exports experienced substantial growth in the first half of 2025, driven by strong demand in key [...]
August 9, 2025
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Homag sees no signs of market recovery despite stronger earnings in H1 2025
Homag Group reported improved earnings for the first half of 2025, driven by cost reductions and a stable service business [...]
August 9, 2025
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Interfor returns to profit in Q2 2025 as lumber shipments exceed production by 5%
Interfor Corporation reported a return to profitability in the second quarter of 2025, posting net earnings of $11.1 million [...]
August 9, 2025
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Metsä Group’s cost-cutting plan expected to pressure entire forest supply chain in Finland
Metsä Group’s newly announced cost-savings programme, aimed at improving profitability after a weak first half of the year [...]
August 9, 2025
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European sanctions put Russian plywood exporter in jeopardy
United Panel Group, once a leading Russian plywood exporter to Europe, has changed ownership amid deepening financial trouble and creditor [...]
August 9, 2025
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Glennon Brothers submits redevelopment plans for major Troon sawmill
Glennon Brothers UK Ltd has submitted plans to upgrade its sawmill facility in Troon, one of the largest in the [...]
August 9, 2025
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Germany’s softwood lumber exports fall sharply in first half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, Germany exported approximately 3.47 million cubic meters (cbm) of softwood lumber, marking a [...]
August 8, 2025
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Canadian sawmill halts activity due to increased U.S. duties and regulatory uncertainty
Scierie St-Michel, a major sawmill operation in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, has announced the temporary suspension of [...]
August 8, 2025
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Norwegian timber prices retreat from record highs as market softens
After a period of continuous price increases, the timber market is becoming less favorable for Norwegian forest owners.. A report [...]
August 8, 2025
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Estonia targets plywood re-exports in bid to curb Russian sanctions evasion
Estonia has stepped up efforts to curb sanctions evasion tied to imports of Russian-origin timber, following a marked increase [...]
August 8, 2025
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