Archives: July 2022

Global trade of softwood lumber slowed in early 2022

Global trade of softwood lumber slowed in early 2022, in particular lumber headed to China, the US, and Germany, where [...]

European wood-based panel industry faces a very challenging situation due to supply issues

    European wood-based panel production was up 10% in 2021, according to new stats shared at [...]

Domtar buys Resolute Forest Products for US$ 2.7 billion

    Canadian forest products company Resolute Forest Products Inc. has agreed to be bought by pulp manufacturer [...]

Kronospan invests more than Euro 400 million in new factory in Tortosa, Spain

Kronospan is investing more than Euro 400 million in a new manufacturing facility of wood-based panels for the furniture [...]

Canada sees potential for ‘movement’ on U.S. lumber dispute

    Canada sees the potential for some movement toward settling a longstanding dispute with the United States [...]

Tolko invests US$150 million in US sawmill

    The Board of Directors of Southeastern Timber Products LLC, an STP-Tolko Partnership (STP) announces a [...]

Koskisen to sell sawmill operations in Russia

    Koskisen’s wood processing company has sold its sawmill operations located in Russia to Cherepovetsles. Koskisen [...]

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 [...]

Subdued lumber demand in India due to container issues

    Demand for lumber in India remains subdued due to ongoing shortages in container availability for exports [...]