Europe’s Timber Markets Tighten
Europe’s timber market tightens as demand recovers and supply constraints deepen by 2030, a new outlook report finds Europe’s Timber Markets are a major player in global softwood lumber markets,…
How EFI and ETC engines are redefining performance
Across agriculture, forestry and landscaping, equipment performance depends on an optimal power-to-weight ratio and portability. In addition, high performance in different terrain, easy maintenance and sustainability are crucial factors to…
Billions in fraud threatens collapse of FSC
Fraud threatens collapse of world’s biggest wood sustainability watchdog, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) The credibility of Bonn-based Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – the world’s largest green label for wood…
Kronospan Completes the acquisition of Ziegler’s Sawmill in Romania
Kronospan has completed its acquisition of ZG Timber’s SebeÈ™ sawmill, formerly part of the Ziegler Group, securing more than 500 jobs and expanding its product offering in Romania. Kronospan has…
Russian Timber Continues to Infiltrate the UK and EU
Timber industry organisations collaborate to halt the import of Russian timber, often referred to as ‘blood wood,’ in Europe. More than three and a half years following the implementation of…
German Sawmills are Suffering from a Wood Shortage
Forest Owners Respond With Criticism to German Sawmills wood shortage German sawmills are running out of wood. The shortage of raw materials is even forcing companies to reduce working hours.…
Hundreds of jobs in jeopardy as National Timber Group faces administration.
One of the largest timber groups In the UK – the National Timber Group England Ltd – has filed its intention to go into administration. National Timber Group, which operates…
Finland’s timber trade has experienced a significant decline.
Finland’s timber trade saw a steep decline during the third quarter of the year. Finland’s timber trade drops sharply as prices hold firm in Q3. According to the industry association…
The Changing Face of the Forestry
A view from the front line of forestry We are currently facing a significant crisis in the forestry industry. Contractors are at their wits’ end, workers are seeking alternative employment,…
Slow UK Softwood Market
With Q4 underway, the slow UK softwood demand has been creating problems for UK softwood traders as they struggle to find enough sales to carry through to the year end.…