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Forest industry could benefit from EU economic stimulus program

    In light of the European Commission’s expected announcement of which business ecosystems will be targeted [...]

Indonesia’s timber legality system remains in place

Indonesia has rowed back on plans to weaken rules for the timber products it exports, as green groups warned the [...]

63% of US wood manufacturers remain operational

    A recent survey by the Wood Component Manufacturers Association provides insight into the challenges faced by [...]

Belgium’s timber industry calls for measures to avoid economic collapse

In an open letter, Belgian importers, traders and processors of wood, via their trade association Fedustria, called for political leadership [...]

Raute to deliver modern veneer drying and lay-up technology to China

  Raute has signed a contract with Guoxu-Springwood Wood Panel Company in Guangxi province in South China for [...]

Impact of coronavirus on exports of the Finnish forest industry

How does the global recession caused by the coronavirus affect the exports and prices of the Finnish forest industry?  [...]

Interfor produces less lumber in Q1/2020

Interfor Corporation reported results for the initial quarter of the current year.    The company reported net [...]

Vietnam’s main business partners suspend wood products import orders

The export market shares of wood and wooden products of Vietnam are mainly in the US, Japan, Europe, and China [...]

Sharp drop in Latvia’s wood products exports in Q1/2020

In January-March 2020, Latvia exported EUR 651.007 million worth of forestry products, which is a decrease of 9 [...]

Timber supply chain in UK ready for business

The timber supply chain in UK is gearing up for business  with almost all businesses to reopen in May.  [...]