Positive outlook for the forest products sector in 2021, says Moody’s
Moody’s is optimistic about the outlook for the global forest products industry in 2021. “Our [...]
February 1, 2021
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Andritz supplies complete MDF plant to Nile Wood, Egypt
International technology Group Andritz has received an order – in cooperation with Dieffenbacher – to supply a complete MDF plant, including a [...]
February 1, 2021
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West Fraser acquisition of Norbord gets final court approval
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario [...]
January 28, 2021
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Wood industry in Croatia continues to grow despite pandemic
The Croatian wood industry, more precisely companies operating within this wider sector, have done well despite [...]
January 28, 2021
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Parquet market in Europe to remain flat in 2020 despite corona crisis
Based on information obtained from its member companies and national associations, FEP – the European Federation of [...]
January 27, 2021
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Vietnamese wood products temporarily free from US tariffs
There has been no punitive tariff on Vietnamese wood product export to the US after the US Trade Representative (USTR [...]
January 25, 2021
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Russia: Sistema preparing Segezha forestry group for potential IPO this year
Russian conglomerate Sistema on Monday said it is preparing its forestry business Segezha Group for a potential initial public offering [...]
January 25, 2021
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American company acquires Canadian lumber and plywood giant
Although the United States has reduced the tariffs levied on Canadian lumber due to the WTO's rule, Canadian lumber [...]
January 21, 2021
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HS Timber, Egger and Kronospan accused of organizing a wood cartel in Romania
The Austrian companies HS Timber Production (formerly Holzindustrie Schweighofer), Kronospan and Egger, all with activities on the Romanian wood market [...]
January 20, 2021
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Japanese save CLT manufacturer Katerra from bankruptcy
The Japanese SoftBank has saved the US CLT manufacturer Katerra from bankruptcy with a cash injection [...]
January 18, 2021
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