Archives: April 2024

German customs seize vessel carrying banned Russian birch plywood heading for USA

Customs authorities in Germany have seized a vessel carrying some €40 million worth of Russian birch plywood bound for the [...]
April 4, 2024 Latest Trends

West Fraser moves to permanently close Perry sawmill

In a recent development, West Fraser  has confirmed the permanent closure of its sawmill located in Perry, Florida. The decision [...]
April 4, 2024 Latest Trends

Crisis in the Polish wood industry, but signs of improvement arise

Poland's timber industry is grappling with a crisis. Reports of collective dismissals are emerging. Nevertheless, alongside these negative news [...]
April 3, 2024 Latest Trends

Strikes continue in Finland

 The trade union association's (SAK) board has decided to continue the political strikes for another week. Thus, the [...]
April 3, 2024 Latest Trends

Latvia: Slow decline in roundwood prices

From November 2023 to January 2024, some fluctuations in the prices of roundwood assortments were observed in Latvia's timber [...]
April 3, 2024 Latest Trends

Home Depot to acquire SRS Distribution for $18 billion

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SRS Distribution [...]
April 3, 2024 Latest Trends