U.S. sawmills produce more softwood lumber, while Canadian output drops
U.S. sawmills in July produced 3.105 billion board ft. (bbf) of softwood lumber, up [...]
October 19, 2022
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Analysis: Energy crisis in Europe-consequences for the wood industry
As winter approaches, the energy crisis in Europe is putting increased pressure on the economy in general and on the [...]
September 28, 2022
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Wood Industry Prices / Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood Energy / Wood-based Panels / Europe
Estonia: Some sawmills face closure due to fall in demand and high energy prices
Some Estonian sawmills may need to close by year end, at least temporarily, as a fall [...]
September 15, 2022
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France’s softwood sawmills report significant market slowdown
At the start of September, many sawmill owners in France are asking themselves questions about the evolution of [...]
September 6, 2022
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Canfor to curtail production at its sawmills in Sweden
Canfor Corporation announced that effective September 12, 2022, it intends to reduce operations at its Swedish [...]
September 1, 2022
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Finland warns energy crisis could curb forest, chemical industry, close factories
Finland's forestry and chemical industry companies are currently doing everything they can to find alternatives to natural gas before [...]
August 5, 2022
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Russian sawmills hit hard by sanctions
Already in May 2022, Russian sawmilling companies were able to largely feel the impact of sanctions [...]
June 24, 2022
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Canfor sawmills to remain on reduced capacity due to global supply chain challenges
Canfor Corporation is announcing the continuation of reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills due to the ongoing global [...]
May 31, 2022
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Ziegler Group buys two sawmills in Sweden
The German Ziegler Group has recently entered the Swedish market with the purchase of two sawmills in Sweden [...]
May 19, 2022
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Canfor invests $130 million in Arkansas sawmill
Canfor Corp. announced plans to invest $130 million to modernize its sawmill and planer facility in Urbana, Arkansas.   [...]
April 26, 2022
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