Austria’s sawmills hit by low demand and production cutbacks

The entire European sawmill industry is currently facing difficult economic conditions. Increased energy and personnel costs continue to contribute to the challenging situation. The overall economic situation remains tense, and the economy is still cautious, with no expected upturn in construction in the medium term. The subdued mood is also noticeable in the entire packaging industry due to declining call-offs. The Austrian sawmill industry has been significantly affected by these circumstances in both domestic and international sales markets, resulting in production cutbacks taking place for weeks. Currently, the importance of accepting damaged wood and appealing to the ...