Swedish Setra maintains full sawmill production despite pandemic
Swedish sawmiller Setra says COVID-19 is continuing to cause uncertainty but it has succeeded in maintaining full sawmill production [...]
July 21, 2020
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Lumber shortage and rising prices affecting N. American construction industry
A shortage of lumber is affecting the North American construction industry in what's usually its busiest time of the [...]
July 21, 2020
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European production of wood-based panels drops 1.8% in 2019
In a meeting held recently by videoconference with press contacts, associate members and collaborating institutes, EPF (European Panel Federation) presented [...]
July 21, 2020
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Vietnam plywood companies to face increased trade risks
China has invested in 29 plywood projects worth over US$150 million in Vietnam, becoming the country’s largest plywood [...]
July 16, 2020
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Further drop in construction expected in Europe
June saw a further drop in construction activity across the Eurozone, although the latest decline was [...]
July 16, 2020
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Swiss Krono sees positive timber construction future, despite Covid-19
Wood-based panels producer Swiss Krono Group says its production and sales of OSB is holding up well despite economic [...]
July 16, 2020
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Radiata pine logs under pressure in Chinese timber markets
The Chinese timber market is currently under the influence of increased rain weather and rising temperatures. [...]
July 16, 2020
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Abolishment of periodic customs declaration to slow down Russia’s wood exports
In June, Russia abolished periodic customs declaration of wood and wood products (TN VED 44). The [...]
July 15, 2020
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MDF expansion around the world continues at a fast pace
New MDF investment in Lithuania, and a rice straw MDF plant in the US are now [...]
July 15, 2020
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Prices for New Zealand exported logs to China dropping
CFR price in China has fallen further to stabilise at 110 USD per JASm3 for New Zealand A grade logs [...]
July 15, 2020
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