European softwood lumber producers gain market shares in China
Amid the slowdown of the economy partly caused by widespread lockdowns over 2022, China has seen its combined imports of [...]
July 18, 2023
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Latvia limits forestry activity due to bark beetle spread
In order to limit the spruce bark beetle until September 1, forestry activity restrictions have been set throughout the territory [...]
July 18, 2023
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TNT to acquire Sierra Forest Products
Sierra Forest Products, Terra Bella, California, has been acquired by Sierra Forest Products Holdings, Inc., a partnership of TNT Wholesalers [...]
July 18, 2023
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Dieffenbacher to supply world’s first palm MDF plant
Dieffenbacher is to supply the world’s first plant for the production of MDF from date palm fronds to Egypt [...]
July 18, 2023
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New Zealand: Sawmills face closure as demand falls sharply
Several New Zealand sawmills producing housing timber are temporarily halting production, as the construction sector slows. Forest manager and [...]
July 18, 2023
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Mood in the German timber industry deteriorates significantly
The mood in the German timber industry has deteriorated noticeably. After sales declines were reported in numerous segments in the [...]
July 13, 2023
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Russian wood allegedly enters Estonia through other countries
After the sanctions on Russian timber came into force, Estonia began to actively import timber from countries where there are [...]
July 13, 2023
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Kronospan to build a new OSB line in Catalonia
Kronospan has announced an investment of 150 million euros in a new line of OSB boards in Tortosa.With the [...]
July 13, 2023
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Austria’s sawmills hit by low demand and production cutbacks
The entire European sawmill industry is currently facing difficult economic conditions. Increased energy and personnel costs continue to contribute to [...]
July 13, 2023
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Softwood lumber prices in North America stabilize to new normal levels
The North American softwood lumber markets have shown signs of stabilizing after experiencing extreme volatility in 2021 and 2022. Recent [...]
July 12, 2023
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