Largest sawmill group in the world buys largest OSB producer
West Fraser has announced plans to acquire Norbord in a US$3.1bn takeover in what [...]
November 20, 2020
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HOMAG Group sees signs of recovery in Q3/2020
In the third quarter of 2020, the HOMAG Group recorded a significant improvement in order intake [...]
November 20, 2020
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Canadian lumber giants make record profits; optimistic outlook for 2021
Canadian lumber companies that pulled in record earnings are optimistic about next year despite lower wood prices, as they see [...]
November 17, 2020
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Interfor reports huge lumber sales
Canadian lumber giant Interfor has reported a huge rebound in sales after an earlier COVID-19 setback. [...]
November 17, 2020
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Irish Coillte’s wood supplies set to dry up next year
Supplies of wood needed for home building from Irish State company Coillte are set to dry up next year as [...]
November 17, 2020
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Prospects of the German wood industry are deteriorating again
The mood among companies in the German wood industry clouded over slightly in October against the [...]
November 11, 2020
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China to ban imports of timber from Australia
China has suspended imports of timber from the Australian state of Queensland, China's foreign ministry [...]
November 11, 2020
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Canada to issue plywood dumping order against China
The Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (CHPVA) says it welcomes the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA [...]
November 11, 2020
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Södra to increase the price for spruce timber
The Swedish sawmill industry's demand for wood continues to increase despite the global economic situation being uncertain due to [...]
November 9, 2020
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Sharp fall for UPM’s profits in Q3/2020
Finnish forestry product giant UPM reported a larger than anticipated drop in profits in its third quarter. [...]
November 6, 2020
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