Danish timber wholesaler expands into Sweden
Global Timber, a Danish hardwood timber wholesaler, is strengthening its presence in Scandinavia by establishing offices and warehouses in V [...]
February 5, 2025
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Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, 10% on Chinese imports, says EU is next
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is imposing new tariffs on imports from [...]
February 4, 2025
Ziegler acquisition propels Rettenmeier into the forefront of the European sawmill industry
The Rettenmeier Group has officially acquired significant parts of the insolvent Ziegler Group, marking a major consolidation in the European [...]
February 4, 2025
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German sawmills struggle with weak domestic demand
Prices for spruce sawn timber in Germany have edged up slightly in early 2025, yet the market remains under strain [...]
February 4, 2025
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HMS-Holz closes sawmill in Kleinwallstadt
The shareholders' meeting of HMS-Holz GmbH, based in Kleinwallstadt, Bavaria, has decided to formally close the company's sawmill [...]
February 4, 2025
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Rettenmeier acquires part of insolvent Ziegler Group
On Thursday evening, insolvency administrator Volker Böhm signed a purchase agreement with Rettenmeier Holding AG, securing the acquisition of [...]
February 1, 2025
Investigation reveals €1.5 billion timber trade from Russia and Belarus to EU since 2022
An undercover investigation by the British non-profit organization Earthsight has revealed widespread laundering of Russian and Belarusian timber into [...]
January 31, 2025
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Strong views on US lumber tariffs on Canada
Recently, the Wall Street Journal's editorial board published a piece titled "Trump's Lumber Tariffs and Disaster Recovery," which [...]
January 31, 2025
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German furniture industry in jeopardy: Major players facing insolvencies and selloffs
At the start of 2025, Germany's furniture industry is experiencing significant distress, with insolvencies and acquisitions reshaping the sector [...]
January 31, 2025
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The European woodworking industry for EU policy action to secure raw material supply and innovation
The European woodworking industry welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to fostering economic growth and competitiveness as outlined in the [...]
January 31, 2025
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