U.S. softwood prices rise for second month, hardwood market stabilizes
U.S. lumber prices are showing structural divergence, with softwood prices climbing for a second consecutive month while hardwood prices [...]
May 22, 2025
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LIGNA marks its 50th anniversary
The 50th anniversary of LIGNA certainly makes this edition of the world’s top woodworking technology exhibition a [...]
May 22, 2025
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U.S. wood pellet exports face uncertainty under new EUDR rules
The new European Union regulation designed to combat global deforestation is drawing criticism from U.S. officials and wood pellet [...]
May 22, 2025
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Kronospan hit by Turkish antitrust probe into raw-material supply
The Turkish unit of wood-based panels manufacturer Kronospan is under investigation by Turkey’s competition authority over alleged collusion [...]
May 22, 2025
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Brazilian timber exports rebound, but prices remain under pressure
After a weak start to 2025, Brazil’s timber exports showed signs of stabilisation in March. Total foreign sales of [...]
May 21, 2025
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Weaker prices and harvest limits shape Latvia’s timber industry outlook for 2025
Latvia’s timber market continues to display a paradox of potential and pressure. Despite the country’s vast forest resources [...]
May 21, 2025
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EU construction productivity still outpaces US despite overall decline
Labour productivity in the construction sector has declined in both the EU and the US since 2000. However, the drop [...]
May 21, 2025
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Minda finalizes takeover of finger joint specialist Howial
German conveyor and press systems manufacturer Minda has completed the acquisition of finger joint technology specialist Howial GmbH & Co [...]
May 21, 2025
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Finland’s high log prices squeeze sawmill margins
Log prices in Finland have climbed to levels that many sawmills now consider unsustainable, raising concerns about long-term industry [...]
May 20, 2025
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European Commission cuts EUDR bureaucracy for companies
The European Commission (EC) has announced that it is simplifying due diligence requirements for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance to [...]
May 20, 2025
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