Sawmill in Sweden to close, citing “incredibly difficult” conditions
After more than 100 years of operation, Bergkvist Siljan has announced the closure of its sawmill in Mora. Thirty-five [...]
November 19, 2025
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Arauco’s Mexico projects face new delays
Arauco’s investment programme in Mexico is encountering further setbacks, with the company confirming fresh delays to both its panel [...]
November 19, 2025
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Pine wood nematode detected in France: monitoring intensifies in Germany
French authorities have confirmed the first detection of the pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) in France, the Ministry of Agriculture [...]
November 19, 2025
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Canada to redirect 10% lumber exports as US tariffs take effect
Canada’s forestry industry plans to divert a portion of its lumber exports from the United States to new international [...]
November 18, 2025
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China’s log imports down across most major suppliers
According to China Customs, from January to September 2025 China’s log imports dropped 13% to 23.96 million cubic [...]
November 18, 2025
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EU increases purchases of Norwegian softwood as prices rise in 2025
The European Union increased its purchases of Norwegian softwood logs and lumber sharply in the first nine months of 2025 [...]
November 18, 2025
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UK timber giant files notice of intention to appoint administrators
National Timber Group England, one of the country’s largest timber suppliers, has filed a notice of intention to appoint [...]
November 18, 2025
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Polish sawmill company in difficulty hit by timber shortages and falling margins
Klon S.A., a Polish sawmill company, reported a net loss of PLN 2.864 million (€603,000) for [...]
November 18, 2025
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Stora Enso may exit Central European wood product business, strategic review underway
Stora Enso announced on Thursday that it is initiating a strategic review of its Central European sawmills and building solutions [...]
November 16, 2025
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Crisis deepens in Poland’s wood and furniture industries despite government claims of “stabilisation”
Poland’s wood and furniture industries are facing the most difficult market conditions in more than a decade, even as [...]
November 15, 2025
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