Junnikkala Ltd. increases sawn wood production in Finland
Junnikkala Ltd. is growing its sawn wood production in Kalajoki, Finland, and increasing the drying capacity by acquiring the first [...]
June 21, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / Woodworking Machinery / Europe
Strong European sawn softwood market due to booming demand in US and China
On the 15th of June 2018, the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) held its Summer General Assembly in [...]
June 21, 2018
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Steinhoff International sells Kika/Leiner
Steinhoff International has finally admitted that it is selling its loss-making Austrian furniture retailer Rudolf Leiner, popularly known as [...]
June 21, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood Furniture / ...Europe
EU plywood trade with China disturbed by domestic environmental controls
Chinese plywood supply is reported by EU importers to be disrupted by tough new national environmental controls, which are forcing [...]
June 21, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood-based Panels / China / Europe
German Holzwerke Ladenburger to boost lumber production
Holzwerke Ladenburger in Germany placed an order with Valutec for supply of TC continuous kiln. The [...]
June 21, 2018
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China: Sawnwood imports up 16% in volume in 2017
According to data from China Customs, 2017 Chinese sawnwood imports totalled 37.35 million cubic metres valued at US$10 [...]
June 20, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Sawmilling / China
Booming costs for US homebuilding due to lumber tariffs
Last week, Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, addressed attendees at the National Association of [...]
June 20, 2018
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Supply problems and price increases trouble the European plywood market
The European plywood market faces a combination of buoyant demand, mounting competition for product from other leading consumer countries plus [...]
June 20, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood-based Panels / Europe
Binderholz to double roundwood cutting capacity at Baruth sawmill
Binderholz starts an extensive investment program at its plant in Baruth, Germany, which includes the expansion of the drying capacity [...]
June 20, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / Europe
Finnish softwood lumber production stimulated by booming Chinese demand
The growth of the global economy, increasing demand for forest industry products and investments in Finland’s forest sector continue [...]
June 20, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Industry Prices / Pulp & Paper / Sawmilling / China / Europe
