BSW Timber Reviews Operations at Carlisle Sawmill
The UK’s leading timber business, BSW Timber, is reviewing the sawmilling operations of its Carlisle site, with a view to remodelling it as a sawn timber processing and distribution hub.…
Global Forest Products Market Trends
Global Forest Products Market Trends in the First Half of 2026 Global forest products markets experienced mixed conditions during the first half of 2026, with shifting trade flows, regional price…
Maine Loggers Whipsawed by US-Canada Tariff War
Amid the US midterm elections, Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Ottawa’s retaliation have become central issues in timber-producing Maine, where the economic fallout is significant. Maine Loggers -Residents of Maine’s…
German Sawmill Production Plummets
The production of softwood products at German sawmills has experienced a significant decline of 14%. This reduction highlights the challenges faced by the industry and reflects trends in demand and…
Södra Wood’s Losses Increase in Q3 Despite Group Profit
Södra, the Swedish forest-owner association, reported an operating profit of SEK 267 million for the third quarter of 2026. However, this figure included a disposal gain of SEK 288 million.…
JCB Is Ramping Up Its UK And USA Investments
JCB Makes Strategic Investments for Future Growth Following the Success of Hydromax World JCB- fresh from setting a new world land speed record of 406.320mph powered by its pioneering hydrogen…
Ponsse PLC-Uncertain Market May Lead to Staff Layoffs
Ponsse Plc is starting cooperation negotiations regarding potential operational adaptations in Finland Ponsse Plc will hold change negotiations with all its personnel in Finland on 20 October 2026, under the…
ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH launch strategic partnership in forestry technology
With immediate effect, ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH are launching a strategic partnership in the forestry technology sector. ALBACH Maschinenbau AG and PIRK Maschinen GmbH are launching a…
James Jones & Sons £21m Expansion
James Jones & Sons launches £21m ($28m) expansion at Moray timber site James Jones & Sons: The expansion initiative is designed to significantly boost production levels while simultaneously improving the…
Forestry Contractors Insurance Guide
A harvester can be worth several hundred thousand pounds, but the bigger loss after a serious incident is often the work it stops. A machine off the road, a damaged…