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IKEA to acquire forestland in Latvia

Inter IKEA Group has signed an agreement to acquire its first forestland in Latvia, marking a significant step in its [...]
November 28, 2024 Latest Trends

Sweden: Analysts see signs of recovery for forestry companies in 2025

A weak recovery in China is putting pressure on Swedish forest companies, where estimates for the fourth quarter have been [...]
November 27, 2024 Latest Trends

Germany: Log prices trending upwards in November

November saw stable to rising roundwood prices in Germany. According to the Chamber of Agriculture, slight upward price adjustments [...]
November 27, 2024 Latest Trends

Veneer plant in Germany shuts down due to economic challenges

A highly advanced veneer plant located in Falkenhagen, Germany, is closing its doors. Operated by  R. Ulrich and Co., the [...]
November 27, 2024 Latest Trends

Ponsse: Weak demand for forest machines; layoffs negotiations

At the beginning of the week, Ponsse held rapid change negotiations with his trustees. The negotiations dealt with measures to [...]
November 27, 2024 Latest Trends

Ziegler Holding insolvency: Consequences for sawmill and forest owners uncertain

The Ziegler Holding has filed for insolvency, putting the large sawmill in Plößberg at risk, along with 3,200 [...]
November 23, 2024 Latest Trends

German Ziegler Group files for insolvency

 The Ziegler Group holding company filed for insolvency at the Weiden District Court on Wednesday morning. Talks with potential [...]
November 22, 2024

EUDR: EU Council rejects last-minute amendments passed by the European Parliament

The European Council has raised a serious grievance about the no-risk amendment to the EUDR, passed by the European [...]
November 22, 2024 Latest Trends

More Swedish forest owners believe in continued rising timber prices

 Half of Sweden's forest owners believe that timber prices will continue to rise. At the same time, those [...]
November 22, 2024 Latest Trends

France: Lumber prices for Q3/2024

The third quarter lumber prices in France shows some mixed developments, both as compared to Q2/2024 as well as [...]
November 22, 2024 Latest Trends