Germany: High level of bark beetle damage expected
Catch numbers from bark beetle monitoring in Baden-Württemberg reached new highs at the beginning of April. “With [...]
May 16, 2024
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Czech Republic plans to boost use of wood in construction industry
Less concrete, more wood. Czech Republic plans to support greater use of wood in the construction industry. Up to a [...]
May 16, 2024
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Moelven: “Greater uncertainty than ever”
In a demanding and hesitant market, Moelven reported a satisfactory result in the third quarter, but margins have been significantly [...]
May 16, 2024
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Homag Group’s sales and earnings lower in Q1/2024 due to significant drop in demand
The Homag Group’s sales and earnings declined in the first quarter of 2024. This was due to the significant [...]
May 16, 2024
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UPM complains of market fluctuations due to Russian birch plywood illegally entering Europe
In the first quarter of 2024, the plywood market saw notable shifts in demand patterns, UPM reports. Specifically, there was [...]
May 15, 2024
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Koskisen sees improved sawn timber market
The sawn timber market in Finland seems to have improved a bit, the company is assessed. Koskinen's profitability [...]
May 15, 2024
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Ongoing mill closures and curtailments in BC caused by subdued timber supply
BC Council of Forest Industries issues statement in response to ongoing mill closures and curtailments in BC. Linda Coady [...]
May 15, 2024
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France: Price declines in sawmill by-products
The segment of first transformation of softwoods in France is going through a period of turbulence. Not only have sawn [...]
May 15, 2024
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Metsä Group completes sale of Russian assets
The Vologda Timber Industry group of companies has confirmed the acquisition of a 100% share of the Russian assets of [...]
May 15, 2024
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Sweden: Prices of forest products expected to rise in autumn and into next year
The prices of timber products in Sweden have surpassed the economic downturn and are expected to to rise in autumn [...]
May 14, 2024
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