Nordic forestry giants feel the impact of Covid-19 on 2020 results
Forestry giants in Northern Europe, Stora Enso, UPM and SCA, have felt the impact of the [...]
February 15, 2021
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Finland’s forest industry exports fall sharply in Jan.-Nov. 2020
In January-November Finland's wood imports totalled 11.56 million cubic metres and increased by seven per cent compared [...]
February 15, 2021
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Interfor eyes growth by acquisition
The CEO of Interfor Corp. says profits from strong lumber markets mean the company is well-positioned to add to [...]
February 15, 2021
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Prices of imported lumber at main Chinese timber distribution markets in January 2021
This index contains the latest update (January 2021) for prices of lumber from three major timber [...]
February 14, 2021
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US softwood lumber market evolution in 2021-2022
According to the Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Index, the price of softwood lumber in the [...]
February 11, 2021
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Strong demand in UK but freight problems lead to shortages and rising timber prices
A positive factor for the UK timber trade in 2020 was that the initial downturn in construction sector activity, which [...]
February 11, 2021
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UPM plans to close a sawmill in Finland
Finnish forest industry giant UPM sawmill supply chain will be streamlined, one production line will be [...]
February 11, 2021
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Wood processing companies in China cut back production as Chinese New Year approaches
Importers in China have cut back on orders in advance of the slowdown in manufacturing associated [...]
February 8, 2021
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Spectacular 2021 start for the North American lumber market
We’re just a few weeks into a new year but in the North American softwood lumber market, 2021 is [...]
February 8, 2021
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West Fraser completed acquisition of Norbord
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. shares closed 4% higher Monday (up $3.24 per share) on [...]
February 8, 2021
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