Wood-based Panels

Russian birch plywood enters the European market through China

Several birch plywood importers from the UK have reported an increase of offers from the far east in recent weeks [...]

Egger reports record production levels; outlook challenging

Despite the challenging conditions Egger Group recorded a strong increase in sales turnover in 2021/2022 financial year.   [...]

Siempelkamp to supply new particleboard plant for Kastamonu Entegre

Kastamonu Entegre placed an order with Siempelkamp for a new particleboard plant for its location in Kastamonu City, Turkey.  [...]

Lumber prices in Japan soaring again

    Lumber prices in Japan are soaring in the wake of the Ukraine war. The shortage that [...]

West Fraser Timber denies Kronospan, CVC takeover

    West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it has not received any takeover offer after a report [...]

Garnica to open its next factory in the French region of Champagne in 2022

    Garnica's new factory is located in Troyes, the Sud Champagne region in northern France. The [...]

European wood-based panel industry faces a very challenging situation due to supply issues

    European wood-based panel production was up 10% in 2021, according to new stats shared at [...]

Kronospan invests more than Euro 400 million in new factory in Tortosa, Spain

Kronospan is investing more than Euro 400 million in a new manufacturing facility of wood-based panels for the furniture [...]

N. American lumber prices remain near recent lows as new home construction sinks

     Lumber prices remained near recent lows as construction on new homes fell while mortgage rates jumped [...]