Sweden’s sawmills plan record investments in production capacity expansions
Swedish sawmills have made record results in 2021 and there are plans for record investments and [...]
February 10, 2022
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James Jones & Sons Ltd. takes 60% stake in Australian Hyne Timber
James Jones & Sons Ltd., a family-owned and managed forest products company, now under its [...]
February 10, 2022
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Where is the French wood industry heading in 2022?
It is difficult to say today how the French timber market will evolve in 2022. Due to the health crisis [...]
February 9, 2022
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Timber trade associations criticize EU ban on wood imports from deforestation countries
In mid-November 2021, the EU Commission adopted a proposal for a ban on deforestation-free supply chains. The timber [...]
February 9, 2022
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UPM strike to continue until mid-March
The Finnish Paperworkers’ Union has informed UPM that their strike at UPM’s Finnish mills will be extended by three [...]
February 9, 2022
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US lumber prices crashes 30% in 2 weeks
Lumber prices have plummeted 30% over the past two weeks as the housing market cools down. [...]
February 7, 2022
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US reduces tariffs on most softwood producers, raise them for West Fraser
With its latest preliminary review on Canadian softwood lumber shipments, the U.S. Department of Commerce [...]
February 7, 2022
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Norske Skog to sell its wood pellet company in New Zealand
Norske Skog has entered into agreement with Talley’s Group, a New Zealand based dairy, fishing, produce and food company [...]
February 7, 2022
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Sweden’s sawmill giants post considerable rise in sales and profits for 2021
Three of Sweden's largest sawmilling groups, SCA, Holmen and Setra posted more than expected financial [...]
February 3, 2022
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Mayr-Melnhof completes acquisition of Bergkvist Siljan; becomes Europe’s 3rd sawmill group
The Austrian competition authorities approved the acquisition of Bergkvist Siljan AB by Mayr-Melnhof Holz, one [...]
February 3, 2022
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