French sawmills struggle with falling sawn timber prices
The spruce market in France is becoming more complicated. At the end of 2024, the spruce bark beetle crisis continues [...]
November 30, 2024
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Tropical wood and panel markets strained, recovery expected in 2025
The Tropical Panels and Wood Commissions , held on November 7, 2024 at MuMa, in Le Havre [...]
November 30, 2024
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James Latham drops on warning that timber recovery is still delayed
Shares in James Latham fell 16% after the timber specialist reported a fall in first-half profits and warned of [...]
November 30, 2024
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More Ziegler subsidiaries file for insolvency
On November 20, Ziegler Holding GmbH, a company with 75 years of history, filed for insolvency at the Weiden District [...]
November 28, 2024
US lumber prices expected to rise with Trump’s 25% Canadian tariff plan
US lumber prices, which already have risen in recent months due to lower production in Canada, could see further gains [...]
November 28, 2024
Finnish sawmill industry: Log prices outpace wood product prices, market remains weak
The production of softwood lumber reached 8.1 million cubic meters between January and September, a 1% increase compared to [...]
November 28, 2024
IKEA to acquire forestland in Latvia
Inter IKEA Group has signed an agreement to acquire its first forestland in Latvia, marking a significant step in its [...]
November 28, 2024
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Sweden: Analysts see signs of recovery for forestry companies in 2025
A weak recovery in China is putting pressure on Swedish forest companies, where estimates for the fourth quarter have been [...]
November 27, 2024
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Germany: Log prices trending upwards in November
November saw stable to rising roundwood prices in Germany. According to the Chamber of Agriculture, slight upward price adjustments [...]
November 27, 2024
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Veneer plant in Germany shuts down due to economic challenges
A highly advanced veneer plant located in Falkenhagen, Germany, is closing its doors. Operated by R. Ulrich and Co., the [...]
November 27, 2024
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