Germany: Following 5-year growth period, the wood industry slips on decline
After five years of continuous growth, the German wood industry had to cope with a slight decline in sales in [...]
September 19, 2019
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European sawlog prices fall to a nine-year low
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell for the fifth consecutive quarter in the 2Q/19, reaching a two-year [...]
September 17, 2019
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Costs for wood fiber declined for many North American pulpmills during H1/2019
Wood fiber costs fell in most regions of North America during the first six months of [...]
September 9, 2019
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Wood fiber costs declined during H1/2019 for many pulpmills in North America
Wood fiber costs fell in most regions of North America during the first six months of 2019, with the biggest [...]
September 5, 2019
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Stora Enso’s CEO to resign
Karl-Henrik Sundström has informed Stora Enso’s Board of Directors today that he is leaving the position of [...]
September 4, 2019
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Lower prices in Asia cause sharp drop in Metsa Group’s revenues
The profit of the major Finnish forest industry company Metsa Group worsened remarkably in April-July, as prices in China [...]
August 13, 2019
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UPM to build a new giant pulp mill in Uruguay
UPM has made the investment decision to construct a 2,1 million tonne greenfield eucalyptus pulp mill near Paso de [...]
August 2, 2019
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Sawlog prices in Norway continue to decline
The average price across the whole range of roundwood assortments in Norway fell slightly again in May 2019. Following the [...]
July 24, 2019
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Södra reports decreasing earnings in Q2/2019
Södra’s operating profit for the first half-year totalled SEK 2,009 million, compared [...]
July 24, 2019
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Wood fiber costs for softwood pulp manufacturers reach the highest level in five years
The Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has risen the past two years. In the 1Q/19, the Index reached its [...]
July 23, 2019
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