Swiss Krono sees bright timber construction future, despite pandemic
Wood-based panels producer Swiss Krono Group says its production and sales of OSB is holding up well despite economic [...]
July 8, 2020
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Prices for radiata pine logs under pressure in Chinese timber markets
The Chinese timber market is currently under the influence of increased rain weather and rising temperatures. [...]
July 8, 2020
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US softwood lumber prices rise during usual seasonal slow-down
At this time of year it is usual for softwood lumber prices to be lowering, as end-users would be [...]
July 8, 2020
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Abolition of periodic customs declaration to slow down Russia’s wood exports
In June, Russia abolished periodic customs declaration of wood and wood products (TN VED 44). The aim of the change [...]
July 8, 2020
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Global MDF expansion continues at a fast pace
New MDF investment in Lithuania, and a rice straw MDF plant in the US are now [...]
July 8, 2020
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Falling prices for New Zealand exported logs to China
CFR price in China has fallen further to stabilise at 110 USD per JASm3 for New Zealand A grade logs [...]
July 6, 2020
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India removes ban on use of timber in building construction after 25 years
After 25 years, India has removed the ban on use of timber in construction of buildings. [...]
July 6, 2020
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The Swiss wood market marked by coronavirus and bark beetle
The Swiss timber market has so far navigated the pandemic "relatively well", the Swiss Timber Commission (HMK), which met in [...]
July 6, 2020
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Finnish Koskisen plans huge investment in Järvelä sawmill
Koskisen group is planning an extensive sawmill investment in Järvelä, Finland. The planned investment is valued at an estimated [...]
July 6, 2020
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Russia’s OSB production capacity grows rapidly
Thanks to the continuous recovery of the national economy since the crisis and the launch of new investment projects in [...]
July 6, 2020
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