Roundwood prices in Finland grew by 6% during 2018
For the Finnish wood industry, the year 2018 was characterized by a clear rise in the real stumpage prices of [...]
March 4, 2019
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Chinese forestry industry wants to boost its output by 50% until 2025
China's top forestry authority has made plans to boost the forestry industry and set development goals. The industry pledges [...]
March 4, 2019
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US housing starts reported as weak; possible economic recession ahead
A number of market analysts have pointed to signs of weakness in the U.S. housing [...]
March 4, 2019
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Wood pellets price in Austria reach EUR 250/tonne in February
Enplus A1 wood pellets' price in Austria got up to an average of € 250 per tonne, or 5.11 Cent [...]
March 4, 2019
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Malvaux’s acquisition of Rougier won’t affect the European plywood market
The acquisition of the €30 million turnover timber and plywood business Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux by plywood [...]
March 4, 2019
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Belgium: Decospan to double wood veneer capacity
The Belgian manufacturer of veneered panels Decospan plans to double its production capacity at the Menen [...]
February 27, 2019
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John Deere reports sharp growth in its forestry and construction division
Deere & Company reported net income of $ 498.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal [...]
February 27, 2019
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Plywood business in Europe might have a very difficult 2019
European plywood businesses say they anticipate ‘a lot of challenges’ this year and one predicted ‘very difficult trading’.   [...]
February 27, 2019
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Stora Enso implements first measure of its cost-cutting programme: reduces a shift at Ala sawmill
In Sweden, Stora Enso has announced that 23 employees at its sawmill in Ala have received [...]
February 27, 2019
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US imports of China’s hardwood plywood fall by 76%
US imports of hardwood plywood increased in volume by 11% in November but are still down [...]
February 27, 2019
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