U.S. to allow wood imports from Russia
The U.S. Treasury Department suddenly announced that it would allow U.S. companies to continue to conduct energy-related [...]
May 8, 2024
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James Jones & Sons to acquire pallet manufacturer in Australia
James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the further expansion of its pallet manufacturing division in Australia, with the acquisition [...]
May 8, 2024
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Eight U.S. wood groups seek delay of EUDR
A consortium of eight U.S. wood-related trade groups signed a letter requesting the European Commission to push back [...]
May 7, 2024
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New timber price increases announced in Sweden
On 1 May, Sveaskog raised the prices of sawlogs and pulpwood in large parts of the country. All sawlog [...]
May 7, 2024
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Canfor lumber mill in Arkansas for $73 million
Canfor Corporation is announcing that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Resolute El Dorado Inc., an affiliate of [...]
May 7, 2024
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Roseburg to start up new MDF plant this summer
Roseburg Forest Products announces that construction of two new plants in Dillard, Oregon, is well underway. Dillard Components will [...]
May 7, 2024
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Raute reports strong Q1/2024
Raute Corporation reported robust progress in its project deliveries for the first quarter of 2024, despite a challenging market environment [...]
May 7, 2024
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North American lumber prices in a downward spiral
Demand for lumber is collapsing in North America. The reason: Mortgage interest rates are rising dramatically and housing starts are [...]
May 2, 2024
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Many European timber importers are not aware of incoming EUDR
18% European timber importers are not aware of any incoming deforestation legislation, despite the fact that regulations like the EU [...]
May 2, 2024
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Interfor announces lumber production curtailments across all regions of N. America
Interfor Corporation plans to reduce its lumber production by approximately 175 million board feet (413,329 cubic meters) between May [...]
May 2, 2024
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