Swedish sawmills face weak construction market and fluctuating US exports
The construction market is losing momentum, which means ongoing challenges for Swedish sawmills. The pulp and paper industry has also [...]
July 8, 2025
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North American insurance industry warns of higher claims in wood products as market volatility rises
Surging raw material costs, high tariffs on Canadian lumber, and shifting global trade flows are driving up insurance premiums and [...]
July 8, 2025
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Sumitomo Forestry launches 500 thousand m3 sawmill in Louisiana
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings LLC, finalizing the [...]
July 8, 2025
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Lumber prices ease from recent highs
Lumber futures eased toward $610 per thousand board feet, retreating from three-month highs of $627 seen June 30th, as [...]
July 8, 2025
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Softwood lumber market outlook: Europe benefits from sanctions and stable pricing in 2025
Recent data from various European and international sources highlight Europe’s continued strength in the global softwood lumber market, even [...]
July 5, 2025
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Bjelin secures access to Spačva Forest, increasing supply of Slavonian oak for parquet flooring
Bjelin has obtained access to the Spačva Forest in Croatia, the largest continuous oak forest in Europe. The forest [...]
July 5, 2025
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Pölky CEO Jari Suominen to step down after just 18 months
Jari Suominen will leave his role as CEO of Pölky, the Northern Finnish wood processing company, after approximately a [...]
July 5, 2025
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Sonae Arauco strengthens Beeskow site with new MDF sanding line
Sonae Arauco is reinforcing its operations in Beeskow, Germany, with an [...]
July 5, 2025
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German timber sector cautiously optimistic on outlook
Germany's timber industry and sawmills are experiencing a cautious improvement in sentiment in mid-2025, driven by robust export [...]
July 4, 2025
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Estonian timber industry cautiously rebounds despite sector divides and policy uncertainties
The Estonian timber industry is beginning 2025 with a cautious sense of optimism after several challenging years. Although volumes and [...]
July 4, 2025
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