France races to recover up to 7 million m³ of fire-damaged timber
The wildfire that swept across Gironde has left France's timber industry with a challenge that extends far beyond [...]
August 7, 2026
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German timber trade shows signs of recovery, but the market is still waiting for a real turning point
For the first time in many months, Germany's timber trade has produced figures that allow the industry to [...]
August 7, 2026
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Japan’s softwood lumber imports rebound in June as European shipments rise 38%
Japan's softwood lumber imports recovered sharply in June compared with the previous month, led by a 38% increase [...]
August 7, 2026
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Austrian sawmill company prepares for insolvency proceedings
One of Austria's longest-established family-owned sawmills is preparing to enter court-supervised restructuring after its financing [...]
August 4, 2026
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GWMI’s Top 20 most-read stories of July 2026
July was defined by a clear shift in sentiment across the global timber industry. As the second half of 2026 [...]
August 1, 2026
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Entering the second half, Europe’s biggest sawmills choose production discipline over volume
Europe's softwood lumber industry is entering the second half of 2026 under growing pressure. After more than a [...]
August 1, 2026
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Have US lumber prices peaked for 2026?
US softwood lumber futures have gained 11.5% since the start of 2026, climbing from US$576/1,000 board [...]
August 1, 2026
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EGGER increases revenue and investment while warning of continued market uncertainty
EGGER Group increased revenue in its 2025/2026 financial year despite weak construction activity, subdued consumer demand and continued pressure [...]
August 1, 2026
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Weyerhaeuser sees stronger lumber prices, but higher log costs cloud second-half outlook
North American forest products giant Weyerhaeuser delivered stronger second-quarter earnings as higher lumber prices lifted its Wood Products division [...]
August 1, 2026
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After the wildfires: How Europe’s timber industry manages fire-damaged forests
The devastating wildfires that have swept across France and Spain in recent weeks have once again exposed the growing vulnerability [...]
July 31, 2026
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