Norbord resumes operations at Line 1 of its Cordele OSB mill
In their second quarter earnings report, Norbord announced that due to accelerating demand for OSB in [...]
August 27, 2020
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Wood-based Panels / North America
Floods in China expected to have an impact on timber demand
The summer rains arrived early this year in China and with unusual intensity. Over the past weeks, the average precipitation [...]
August 26, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood Furniture / Wood-based Panels / China
Spruce log prices fall sharply in the Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, spruce log prices fell by 10 to 17% in the second quarter compared to the previous [...]
August 26, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Industry Prices / Pulp & Paper / Sawmilling / Europe
Austrian JAF Group to close raw veneer plant in Romania
Due to the challenging market situation relating to raw veneers, the JAF Group has decided to provisionally discontinue its production [...]
August 26, 2020
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood Furniture / Europe
Booming exports of sawn timber from Belarus to China, via railway
Since the beginning of this year, the exports of Belarusian Forestry Ministry enterprises have increased significantly. From January to May [...]
August 26, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / China / Europe
U.S. DoC finds dumping of wood mouldings and millwork from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD [...]
August 26, 2020
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Wood Construction / China / North America
German forests decimated by the bark beetle, drought
In Germany, rising temperatures and droughts have made trees more vulnerable to attacks by bark beetles [...]
August 25, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Europe
Germany exports of planed products to the USA up by 42%
German exports of planed products to non-European countries increased by 42% year on year and [...]
August 25, 2020
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US lumber prices double due to pandemic supply issues
The pandemic has caused supply chain issues for nearly every industry in the USA; from delays in production to transportation [...]
August 25, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Sawmilling / North America
Enviva to acquire Georgia Biomass wood pellet plant
Enviva Partners LP expanded its operational footprint across the southeast by completing the acquisition of Georgia Biomass’ plant in Waycross [...]
August 25, 2020
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Energy / North America
