Kronospan’s Sebeş sawmill received timber from protected forests, EIA reports
The Sebeş sawmill in Romania, currently operated by Kronospan, continues to receive timber from protected areas, including national parks and [...]
July 27, 2025
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West Fraser lowers 2025 lumber shipment targets following softer N. American demand
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd reported second-quarter sales of $1.532 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $84 million, or [...]
July 25, 2025
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Stora Enso’s Wood Products division posts strong earnings growth despite slow market
Stora Enso’s Wood Products division reported higher sales and profits in the second quarter of 2025, driven by price [...]
July 25, 2025
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Vida advances in European softwood producer rankings, with the Karl Hedin acquisition
Swedish sawmiller Vida has become the third-largest softwood producer in Europe, following the acquisition of three sawmills previously operated [...]
July 25, 2025
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Italian wood-furniture sector flags 30% U.S. tariffs as major threat
European furniture manufacturers face serious risks as a proposed 30 percent tariff on EU exports to the United States could [...]
July 25, 2025
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Vida AB adds 3 sawmills in Central Sweden
Vida AB, a subsidiary of Canfor Corporation, is expanding its production capacity by acquiring AB Karl Hedin Sågverk in [...]
July 24, 2025
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The BC lumber dilemma: balancing US tariffs with limited global markets
Since the Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber were postponed for the second time in early April, conditions in the US [...]
July 24, 2025
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Long-time Sveza Group CEO Frishman resigns
Anatoly Frishman, CEO of Sveza Group, one of Russia's largest forestry holdings, has resigned, the group's press service [...]
July 24, 2025
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Tariffs shake up U.S. plywood market, impacting orders and pricing
Tariffs are a hot topic in the hardwoods market, especially for plywood and paneling. While prices are relatively stable, customers [...]
July 24, 2025
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Poland’s timber industry hit by raw material crunch, rising debt
Poland’s timber industry, once a key driver of exports and one of Europe’s leading wood processors, is now [...]
July 23, 2025
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