Latest Trends

Hundegger to establish its own US subsidiary

The German machine manufacturer Hans Hundegger AG, headquartered in Hawangen, has taken over its former US representation under its own [...]
February 7, 2026 Latest Trends

Metsä Group’s results plunged sharply – falling wood prices bring hope for this year

The year 2025 was exceptionally difficult for Metsä Group. This year is expected to be easier, largely due to the [...]
February 7, 2026 Latest Trends

Threat of an imminent shutdown of Fibre Excellence’s pulp mills in France

The Fibre Excellence Group is facing the threat of an imminent shutdown of its pulp mills in Tarascon and Saint [...]
February 7, 2026 Latest Trends

North America: closures, duties and weak housing demand reshape lumber flows — Canada leans to China, US exports stay constrained

The North American softwood lumber market entered 2026 under continued pressure, as mill closures, production curtailments and weak construction demand [...]
February 4, 2026 Latest Trends

SCA sees considerable growth in its wood product segment

SCA reported higher delivery volumes in its wood product segment in 2025, despite a challenging market environment marked by weak [...]
February 4, 2026 Latest Trends

Despite trade issues in the US and Europe, China’s plywood exports hit record high

China’s plywood exports rose to a record level in 2025 despite prolonged trade barriers in the United States and [...]
February 4, 2026 Latest Trends

Germany’s timber trade backs Mercosur and India deals, urges Commission to move despite blockade

Germany’s timber trade has voiced strong support for the EU-Mercosur and EU-India free trade agreements, calling on [...]
February 4, 2026 Latest Trends

Italy’s woodworking machinery output declines as competition from China intensifies

The global woodworking and furniture machinery sector is moving out of the post-pandemic investment surge and into a period [...]
February 4, 2026 Latest Trends

What are the prospects for lumber prices as spring 2026 approaches?

Nearby physical lumber futures ended 2025 at $576 per 1,000 board feet, posting a 4.63% gain for the [...]
February 3, 2026 Latest Trends

Holmen’s 2025 operating profit falls 12% as weak construction and low power prices limit earnings

Sweden’s Holmen AB reported an operating profit of SEK 3.27 billion (€309 million) for 2025, down 12% from [...]
February 3, 2026 Latest Trends