Tropical wood and panel markets strained, recovery expected in 2025
The Tropical Panels and Wood Commissions , held on November 7, 2024 at MuMa, in Le Havre [...]
November 30, 2024
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James Latham drops on warning that timber recovery is still delayed
Shares in James Latham fell 16% after the timber specialist reported a fall in first-half profits and warned of [...]
November 30, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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