Indonesian plywood is offered big opportunities by FLEGT license on the EU market
The Global Timber Forum has published an interview with the CEOs of two European importing companies, Alexander de Groot of [...]
March 13, 2017
Market Analysis / Wood-based Panels / ...Asia & Middle East / Europe
The Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau merges into NELMA
The Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau (NSLB) has merged into the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA). The [...]
March 7, 2017
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / North America
Latest hardwood logs prices in Russia, Poland, Romania and Croatia during Jan-Feb
Prices for hardwood logs during January and February 2017 can be found below: RUSSIA:   [...]
March 4, 2017
Wood Industry Prices / Industry Prices / ...Europe / Russia
Roundwood prices in New Zealand hit new record in February
The export prices for New Zealand logs increased for every grade. The average wharf gate price for unpruned A-grade [...]
March 2, 2017
Market Analysis / Wood Industry Prices / ...Industry Prices / Australia and Pacific Region
Former German Pellets plants in US to be bought by Drax?
UK’s biggest power station, Drax, has recently made offers to buy two of German Pellets' bankrupted US-based biomass [...]
February 23, 2017
Companies in the timber industry / Wood Energy / ...Europe / North America
Drax drops 17% in earnings, but its renewable energy generation booms
UK's power giant Drax dropped 17% in earnings, reaching £140 million. Yet, the renewable energy amount it has generated [...]
February 21, 2017
Companies in the timber industry / Wood Energy / ...Europe
Plywood industry in Finland is declining
The production volumes of the Finnish plywood industry declined y-o-y by 1.1%, reaching 1,140 million m3 [...]
February 20, 2017
Market Analysis / Wood-based Panels / ...Europe
Innovative wood chips drying technology developed in Finland
Finnish researchers are currently studying a more efficient means of drying wood chips, one that is said to be efficient [...]
February 17, 2017
Market Analysis / Wood Energy / ...Europe
Former Canfor CEO is to negotiate with for a new lumber deal with the US
B.C. Premier Christy Clark has announced the appointment of former Canfor chief executive officer, federal cabinet minister and B [...]
February 15, 2017
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / North America
The tallest timber building in the world (80m) to be build in Norway
Mjøstårnet is the name of the next key project in timber construction. The over 80m high building arises [...]
February 15, 2017
Latest Trends / Wood Construction / ...Europe