Koskisen to sell sawmill operations in Russia
Koskisen’s wood processing company has sold its sawmill operations located in Russia to Cherepovetsles. Koskisen [...]
July 12, 2022
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Sweden: Slowdown for the sawmill industry after record years – lower lumber prices are expected
After the record years for the Swedish sawmill industry, there is now a slowdown in the [...]
July 11, 2022
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SCA and Scania develop the world’s first electric timber truck
The world's first electric timber truck with a capacity of 80 tonnes has now been [...]
July 11, 2022
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European sawmills expect tough months ahead
On June 16, the European Sawmill Association EOS met in Skellefteå in northern Sweden for its [...]
July 7, 2022
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Bergs Timber to acquire Polish windows and doors manufacturer Pinus
Bergs Timber AB acquired 100% of the shares in Pinus, Polish windows and doors manufacturer. The sellers is the founders [...]
July 7, 2022
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North American wood products makers downgraded on lower housing demand, falling lumber prices
Shares of Boise Cascade Co. (BCC) tumbled 10.9% toward and eight-month low, and of Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (LPX [...]
July 7, 2022
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Moelven is investing in a pellet factory in Karlskoga
The pellet factory is planned to be put into operation in 2024 and will be built at Moelven Valåsen [...]
July 7, 2022
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Rising costs cast doubt on Vietnamese wood companies growth prospects
As wood export turnover is rebounding with rising demand in the domestic market, the revenues of Vietnamese wood enterprises are [...]
July 7, 2022
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Acquisition of Russia’s RFP Group by Japanese holding unclear
Iida Group Holdings acquired a 75% stake in Russian lumber producer RFP Group for 60 billion yen ($525 million) at [...]
July 3, 2022
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UFP Industries acquires 50% stake in Dempsey Wood Products, LLC
UFP Industries (UFPI) announced that its affiliate, PalletOne, Inc., has acquired a 50% equity stake in [...]
July 3, 2022
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