Swedish sawmills poised for recovery in 2026 after historic downturn
Sweden’s sawmill industry has been operating in a deep recession that began in late 2022, when inflation accelerated sharply [...]
November 21, 2025
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Koskisen: New investment raises sawmill capacity by 15 percent
Koskisen is investing in new channel dryers at its Järvelä sawmill, aiming to raise annual production from 400,000 [...]
November 21, 2025
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Austria softwood sawlog demand remains strong as prices continue rising – November 2025
Demand for softwood sawlogs in Austria remains high, with prices continuing to climb. The country has largely avoided storm [...]
November 21, 2025
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EU member states backs German-led push to delay and revise deforestation rules
EU member states have agreed to a proposal to postpone the application of the bloc’s deforestation regulation for one [...]
November 21, 2025
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US hardwood sector pushes for federal support as tariff pressure mounts
Nearly 40 hardwood businesses in Tennessee have joined more than 400 operators across the United States in urging the federal [...]
November 21, 2025
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EU, UK timber groups reaffirm stance against Russian, Belarusian wood
European and UK timber industry bodies issued a joint statement underscoring their firm stance against the import of wood products [...]
November 21, 2025
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Fritz Egger announces retirement
Fritz Egger, who held key positions in the Egger Group for decades, has announced his retirement. Along with his brothers [...]
November 21, 2025
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UPM introduces spruce-based LNG plywood as demand rises
UPM has launched a spruce-based plywood grade for use in the insulation systems of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo [...]
November 21, 2025
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New Zealand high-value timber exports to India gain momentum as trade talks advance
New Zealand’s exports of high-value timber products to India are expanding as free trade agreement negotiations between the [...]
November 21, 2025
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EU softwood lumber shipments to the U.S. accelerate in 2025 as Germany and Sweden widen their lead
European Union shipments of softwood lumber to the United States expanded strongly in the first nine months of 2025, supported [...]
November 19, 2025
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