New Bobcat T650 – Compact Track Loader
Bobcat Starts Production of New T650 Compact Track Loader A proven platform. More power. More capability. The new Bobcat T650 is now rolling off the production line. Bobcat has started…
Why is there such a poor demand for UK roundwood?
The current weakness in UK roundwood demand is real, but it is more complicated than simply “there isn’t enough demand for timber.” The main problem is that demand from the…
Stora Enso to Centralise Sawill Production
Stora Enso plans to centralise sawmill production in Northern Finland and permanently close Veitsiluoto sawmill Stora Enso is planning to centralise pine timber sawing from its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi,…
The First UK Forestry Workforce Census in 20 years
Forest Research, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry, and Welsh Government, is launching the Forestry Workforce Census. It aims to better understand what the forestry operations workforce in…
EGGER Group Delivers A Solid Result In A Difficult Year
Stability and investment in the future shape the EGGER Group’s 2025/2026 financial year The EGGER Group 2025/2026 financial year was marked by a weak construction market, cautious consumer spending and…
Binderholz Group Acquires Finnish Sawmill
In an exciting move for the timber industry, the European sawmilling powerhouse Binderholz Group has announced its acquisition of Finnish sawmiller Kuhmo Oy. This strategic partnership promises to bolster Binderholz’s…
PM Andy Burnham Urged to Back British Timber
Britain should seize the prime minister’s pledge to implement the largest council housebuilding program since the post-war era as a chance to promote homegrown timber and revitalize the UK’s forestry…
Swedish Softwood Exports Plunge to 2019 Levels
Between January and May 2026, Sweden exported about 5.5 million cubic meters of sawn softwood products, the lowest volume recorded for this period since 2019.. Swedish Softwood exports of sawn…
Nordic Sawmills Struggle to Compete with Central Europe
Nordic sawmills are facing challenges in competing with the lower priced spruce from Germany and Austria. In a significant shift within the timber market, Central European producers have successfully regained…
Timber Industry Is Not Getting Better
Timber harvesting in the UK is facing several pressures at the moment, and many contractors are finding conditions increasingly difficult. The timber industry is currently maneuvering through an ever-evolving landscape…