Kronospan to separate its business in Russia
Over the past year Kronospan has completed a strategic review of its business activities in Russia and decided to separate [...]
April 8, 2023
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Swedish sawnwood prices fall slightly in February
In February 2023, Swedish sawn timber export prices slightly decrease by -0.3% compared to the previous month. They also [...]
April 8, 2023
Wood Industry Prices
Current situation and prospects of the European wood-based panel industry
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the derived economic sanctions has caused a more pronounced trend to burn wood [...]
April 8, 2023
Market Analysis
Arauco announces expansions in U.S. and Mexico
Arauco announced expansions underway at facilities in the United States and Mexico. Arauco is expanding the moulding capabilities at [...]
April 8, 2023
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EUDR will be voted in April- what to expect?
The coming into effect of the EU Deforestation Prevention Regulation (EUDR) will be voted on in mid-April 2023 and [...]
April 7, 2023
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Germany: Pellet prices in free fall – new price low in April
Pellet prices in Germany continue to fall in April. In the federal average, wood pellets cost less than 330 euros [...]
April 7, 2023
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WEINIG to take over H.I.T. Maschinenbau
Michael Weinig, a woodworking machinery specialist company, concluded an agreement to acquire majority shares in German manufacturer H.I.T [...]
April 7, 2023
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EU trade associations launch coalition for EU bioeconomy
A new group of 14 EU trade associations including the providers of quality wood-based products, fibre-based, paper and [...]
April 7, 2023
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The Finnish logging company Metsäkonepalvelu expands in Sweden
Metsäkonepalvelu MKP, which has grown into the largest logging company in the Nordic countries, is expanding its operations in [...]
April 7, 2023
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German timber trade had a positive 2022; moderate expectations for 2023
For 2022, the company comparison of the German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) shows an increase in sales of 5 [...]
April 6, 2023
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