International Softwood Conference 2026
On October 28 and 29, the 74th edition of the International Softwood Conference took place in Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland. The event brought together experts to…
Plan Where the Fresh Boards Will Go Before Sawing
A practical planning sequence for small sawmills, from choosing an end use to preparing stacks, drying capacity and storage By Nate Speelman of Stumps Custom Wood Stumps Custom Wood-A log…
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.…
Stora Enso To Halt CLT Production at Gruvön, Sweden
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’s Wood and Paper Exports Top €1 Billion
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…
Current Analysis of the European Timber Industry
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…
Metsä Wood sharpens its UK growth strategy
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…
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,…