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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Brazil doubles plywood exports to EU
In June, Brazilian exports of plywood to the European Union jumped 93% year-on-year to 76 thousand m3. The [...]
July 11, 2022
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Russian timber exporters seek new markets in Middle East and Asia
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade recently told local media that the Middle East, Asia [...]
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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New Zealand log export prices to China fall more than 20% in June
A weaker timber market in China, rising transport costs and exchange rate impacts have contributed to a drop of more [...]
July 7, 2022
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North American softwood lumber prices start to rise again
North American softwood lumber prices surged more than 7% on Thursday as mortgage rates fell for [...]
July 7, 2022
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Because of sanctions against Russia, firewood is becoming a new energy source for European countries
The surge in gas and electricity prices has sparked interest in Europe for a long-forgotten [...]
July 7, 2022
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European buyers showing more interest in African timbers
Producers in the Central/West African region are reporting firm demand for padouk, okoume, ovangkol and even gheombi, a timber [...]
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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