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…
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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, 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.…
Timber demand in Finland is expected to recover in 2027 despite omgoing challenges in the forest industry. Timber demand in Finland is projected to bounce back in 2027, even as…
A brief market roundup from across the globe World Wide Wood Austria– softwood lumber exports fell 7% in the first seven months of the year, with a smaller 3% decline…
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…
Stora Enso plans to focus on sawmill operations and discontinue CLT production at Gruvön in Sweden Stora Enso will start change negotiations with employees at Gruvön sawmill in Sweden regarding…
Ireland exported almost €1.1 billion worth of wood and paper products last year, as new figures underline the scale of the forestry and wood-processing sector. Ireland’s Wood and Paper Exports-The…
300 international industry leaders, economists, association representatives, and experts from the Central European forestry and timber industry gathered for International Wood Day. European Timber Industry- From a special boom to…
Canada grants Conifex Timber Inc. a $30 million loan via the LETL facility to help navigate market and trade pressures in Mackenzie, BC. Conifex Timber-Amid continuing trade disputes in the…
Metsä Wood is refining and enhancing its growth strategy in the United Kingdom, aiming to expand its market presence and strengthen its operations within the region Metsä Wood, part of…