New Zealand radiata pine logs prices go up in May
Radiata pine log export prices from New Zealand have been rising significantly in May 2018. China has been importing radiata [...]
June 25, 2018
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Queensland to be host for the world’s tallest and largest timber office tower
Queensland will be the host for the world's tallest and largest all-timber office tower. The building is currently [...]
June 5, 2018
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Softwood logs exports from New Zealand reached record volumes in March
New Zealand's exports of softwood logs reached record volumes during March 2018. The shipments to [...]
June 4, 2018
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Exports of logs from New Zealand to China pick up after the Chinese New year
The export log market in New Zealand picked up after the slowdown ahead of the Chinese [...]
May 9, 2018
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Global MDF market reports robust growth
In 2017, the global MDF market amounted to 96.4 million m3, posting solid gains over [...]
April 25, 2018
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Global sawlog prices driven by strong markets in the US and Europe
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) increased substantially, driven by strengthening lumber markets in both the US and Europe. The [...]
April 19, 2018
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Japan’s Daiken cleared to buy MDF plant in New Zealand
The Commerce Commission in New Zealand has granted clearance for Daiken New Zealand to acquire 100% of the shares in [...]
April 11, 2018
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Greenpeace withdraws from FSC; claims the organization didn’t fulfill its goals
Greenpeace is withdrawing from the main global group for certifying sustainable wood products, saying it is failing to protect natural [...]
March 29, 2018
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Global demand for softwood lumber reaches record-high in 2017
Global trade of softwood lumber reached a record-high in 2017, as demand for wood continued to increase in the [...]
March 27, 2018
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XLam plans to start producing CLT at Australian site
New Zealand wood products manufacturer XLam started manufacturing Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels at its Wodonga site in Australia. [...]
March 15, 2018
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