Versowood to expand sawn timber capacity; though cautious, demand isn’t going anywhere
Versowood began the first quarter of the year on a positive sales note. Especially within the EU, customers' stock levels [...]
July 17, 2025
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EU responds to tariff threat: “US has escalated”
The US will impose tariffs of 30 percent on European goods, President Trump writes on social media. "The US has [...]
July 17, 2025
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Russian timber giants in jeopardy
Russia’s forest products industry is facing a critical downturn, with sector leaders warning of potential shutdowns unless state authorities [...]
July 17, 2025
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Stockholm launches Europe’s largest wooden city project as timber gains ground in sustainable construction
Sweden has embarked on an ambitious construction project to develop what is being described as the world’s largest wooden [...]
July 16, 2025
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US framing lumber prices hold steady at nine-month low as supply tightens
U.S. framing lumber prices remained flat last week, holding at $422 per 1,000 board feet on July 4 [...]
July 16, 2025
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EU imposes anti-dumping duties on multilayered wood flooring from China
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 21.3% to 36.1% on imports of multilayered [...]
July 16, 2025
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Germany’s long-term timber outlook shows shift from softwood to hardwood, stable supply ahead
Germany’s long-term timber supply will remain broadly stable over the coming decades, but significant structural shifts are expected [...]
July 16, 2025
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Russian birch plywood still entering EU through major import countries
Despite sanctions and anti-deforestation efforts, suspect Russian and Belarusian timber products are still entering the European Union, according to [...]
July 16, 2025
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EU softwood lumber exports to U.S. fall 19%, led by declines in Germany and Sweden
During the January–May period, U.S. imports of softwood lumber from the European Union dropped notably in 2025 compared [...]
July 16, 2025
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Pfeifer upgrades Uelzen site with new sawline
The Pfeifer Group is advancing resource efficiency and circular economy goals at its long-standing Uelzen facility with two key [...]
July 15, 2025
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