Global CLT production expected to double by 2025
CLT has become popular in Europe, Japan, North America and Oceania. The global production of CLT (cross-laminated timber) in [...]
November 23, 2020
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Largest sawmill group in the world buys largest OSB producer
West Fraser has announced plans to acquire Norbord in a US$3.1bn takeover in what [...]
November 20, 2020
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Chinese softwood logs and lumber imports update (Sep. 2020)
Softwood log stocks at China’s main ocean ports totalled 4.6 million m3 at the [...]
November 20, 2020
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North American softwood lumber prices correct further down
North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices did correct down a bit more last week; however, demand remained quite [...]
November 20, 2020
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Canadian lumber giants make record profits; optimistic outlook for 2021
Canadian lumber companies that pulled in record earnings are optimistic about next year despite lower wood prices, as they see [...]
November 17, 2020
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Interfor reports huge lumber sales
Canadian lumber giant Interfor has reported a huge rebound in sales after an earlier COVID-19 setback. [...]
November 17, 2020
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Canadian lumber exports up to the highest level in 14 years
Exports of Canadian forestry products and building and packaging materials rose 10.4% in September to $3.9 billion. This [...]
November 13, 2020
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Russia log export ban could impact US wood market
A planned prohibition against log exports from Russia isn’t expected to have immediate impacts on [...]
November 11, 2020
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Canada to issue plywood dumping order against China
The Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (CHPVA) says it welcomes the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA [...]
November 11, 2020
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Outlook of the US softwood lumber market in 2020-21
In 2021, softwood lumber mills will increase production to meet stronger expected demand. Softwood lumber prices [...]
November 9, 2020
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