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As of April 1, 2026, Komatsu Forest AB has finalized the acquisition of the Swedish forestry machine manufacturer Malwa Forest AB. The acquisition strengthens Komatsu’s offering within small, low-impact forestry…
After a difficult two years, forestry is still recovering but starting to stabilise as global timber markets are heading towards a calmer and more predictable phase The timber markets in…
In January, Russia’s forestry timber production experienced a significant decline of 18.4% compared to the same month last year, totaling 6.36 million cubic meters. In 2025, logging figures for Russia’s…
Due to rising costs and global trade challenges, Volvo CE will close its Rokbak articulated hauler business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions. For more than…
PDM Huws Grey Move saves jobs and creates the largest drive-through timber facility in the Inverness area. Leading builders’ merchant Huws Gray has announced a significant investment in its Inverness…
Forestry, along with other industries, is being hit hard due to the conflict in the Middle East and it looks like this is going to have another major impact on…
Subject to the completion of customary closing conditions Komatsu will acquire Malwa Forest AB on April 1st Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB-Komatsu Ltd (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Takuya…
The German round timber market is starting 2026 with exceptionally high prices German round timber prices- The supply of timber is often insufficient to meet the needs of sawmills. According…
The ongoing Middle East Conflict has the potential to expedite alterations in global softwood lumber trade patterns. Within less than two weeks of the Iran-Israel-US Middle East conflict, the broader…
Total UK Softwood Imports reached 9.1 million m3 in 2025, representing a 2.2% decline compared with 2024, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) figures. While the overall figure…