Interfor increases lumber exports to China due to China-US trade war
Interfor Corp. says the company has markedly increased lumber shipments from Canada to China as a result of tariffs imposed [...]
February 14, 2019
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Swiss Krono plans to build new MDF and laminate flooring lines in the US
Swiss Krono Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wood-based materials, continues to invest in rural its [...]
February 14, 2019
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Pfeifer Group to start CLT production this year
The Pfeifer Group is currently investing a good 25 million euros in the conversion and expansion of its traditional location [...]
February 13, 2019
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Södra plans to build a new wood pellet plant in Sweden
Södra has invested in a new pellet factory at its sawmill in Långasjö, Sweden. The investment totals SEK [...]
February 13, 2019
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Steico will start production of prefabricated components for the Polish market
In the course of the year 2019, the German building products and components manufacturer Steico SE wants to start in [...]
February 13, 2019
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Canadian Canfor announces operations curtailment at three other mills in BC
Canadian lumber giant Canfor has again curtailed production at three of its British Columbia mills. Citing [...]
February 12, 2019
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SCA signs letter of intent to buy 10 000 hectares of forest land in Latvia
SCA and Latvian Forest Company have signed a letter of intent for SCA to acquire 10 000 hectares of forest [...]
February 12, 2019
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Georgia-Pacific to close lumber mill
Georgia-Pacific will close Sterling Lumber mill in Brunswick, Georgia, with loss of 120 jobs, amid difficultly in getting timber [...]
February 11, 2019
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Norbord boosts profits on higher OSB prices in N. America and Europe
Norbord Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of $724 million for the full-year 2018 compared to $672 [...]
February 11, 2019
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Boise Cascade to sell a plywood mill
Boise Cascade Company has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Southern Veneer Products (Southern Veneer) to sell its [...]
February 11, 2019
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