Rougier to sell Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux to French Malvaux Group
The Rougier Group entered into exclusive negotiations with the Malvaux Group to sell 100% of the Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux’s [...]
November 26, 2018
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The German parquet industry sees great opportunities in the Chinese market
During the first three quarters of 2018, the sales of German parquet fell by 5% year-on-year, reaching a [...]
November 22, 2018
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Egger starts construction of its first US particleboard plant
Austrian wood-based panel manufacturer Egger has started construction on its first U.S. particleboard manufacturing plant here in Davidson [...]
November 22, 2018
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IKEA accelerates transformation as to meet unprecedented scale change of retail trade
The Ingka Group (Ingka Holding BV and controlled entities) is speeding up its transformation plans. The company plans to invest [...]
November 22, 2018
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Södra to close parquet flooring plant in Sweden
Södra is initiating a process to close down Berg & Berg in Kallinge, Sweden. Trade union negotiations will begin [...]
November 22, 2018
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Germany: Prices for wood pellets on ascending trend in November
During November 2018, the prices for wood pellets in Germany have risen sharply. Thus, the price increased by 1.8 [...]
November 20, 2018
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Canfor to remain committed to BC, despite recent European acquisition, CEO says
Canfor has reach an agreement to buy 70 per cent of Vida Group for about $580 million. The privately-held [...]
November 20, 2018
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Stora Enso prepares for oversupply in the sawn timber market; layoffs in plan
Finnish-Swedish forest industry company Stora Enso is preparing for oversupply in the sawn timber market. [...]
November 20, 2018
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Norra Timber invests in new continuous kilns in Sweden
Norra Timber is currently modernising its kiln capacity with two new energy-efficient cross-circulation continuous kilns, also known as [...]
November 19, 2018
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Estonia: Growth in roundwood prices consolidates in September
The sharp rise in roundwood prices in Estonia at the beginning of the year consolidated in August and September. Both [...]
November 19, 2018
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