China forbids fumigation of logs imported from US
It has been reported that fumigation of imported logs from the US has been forbidden in China.   [...]
July 6, 2018
Market Analysis / Forestry / ...Sawmilling / China / North America
Swedish sawmills exported less lumber to China
The Swedish sawmills exported 3.2 million m3 of sawn and planed lumber during the Jan [...]
July 6, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Sawmilling
Russian timber sector boosts production capacity
The Russian timber sector is in buoyant mood and increasing capacity, including in wood-based construction, after a robust performance [...]
July 6, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood Construction / Wood-based Panels / Russia
Rising construction sector improves French timber market
In France, the importers association Le Commerce du Bois reports that trade was buoyed by 2%-plus GDP growth last [...]
July 6, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood Construction / Europe
Egger to expand capacity in Brilon, Germany
The Austrian wood-based material manufacturer Egger will start polypropylene edge production in July 2018 on its new and third [...]
July 6, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood-based Panels / ...Europe
Kronospan improves profits in Latvia
During its last fiscal year lasting from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017, Kronospan Riga particleboard producer turned over [...]
July 6, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood-based Panels / ...Europe
US lumber prices continue rising trend
Framing lumber prices in the US have started to regain stability last week, after steep double [...]
July 6, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Industry Prices / Sawmilling / North America
IKEA has many challenges for its first store in India
IKEA, the world’s leading furniture retailer and manufacturer announced the opening of a store in [...]
July 6, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood Furniture / ...Asia & Middle East / Europe
Angelina Forest Products wants to build $100 million sawmill in Texas in 2019
Angelina Forest Products announces plan to build a $100 million sawmill in Lufkin, Texas, US. This is part of a [...]
July 5, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / North America
Segezha Group searches for CLT production equipment supply in Europe
Segezha Group (affiliated to Sistema JSFC) and Sokol Timber Company JSC, Russian leader of housebuilding, have recently visited major European [...]
July 5, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Latest Trends / ...Wood Construction / Russia