Sharp recovery in EU tropical wood product imports
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$2.75 [...]
February 22, 2021
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Kronospan wants to invest 100 million euros in Germany
The wood-based panel producer Kronospan wants to massively expand its location in Steinheim-Sandebeck, Germany. Kronospan plans investments totaling [...]
February 19, 2021
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Brexit heightens impact on timber availability and prices in UK
Unprecedented prices and availability of raw materials will affect the UK timber market until at least [...]
February 16, 2021
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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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World’s largest wood flooring factory to be build in Croatia
In October 2020, Pervanovo Invest AB, the parent company of the group of companies that includes Välinge Innovation and [...]
February 8, 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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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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German timber trade largely affected by the second lockdown
The second lockdown from December means considerable cuts for the timber retail trade and for many companies sales losses of [...]
February 4, 2021
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UK: Brexit causes a shortage of sawn timber and building materials
The supply chain in the United Kingdom is under pressure from a combination of high demand for materials caused by [...]
February 3, 2021
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