Sweden’s tallest timber building completed
C.F. Møller Architects have completed Sweden’s tallest timber building, which is now accepting its first tenants. Situated [...]
March 4, 2019
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Recovery in EU wood imports continues in 2018
The total value of EU imports of wood products was 19.44 billion euro in 2018, 5.1% more than [...]
March 4, 2019
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SCA plans to boost production capacity at Tunadal sawmill from 600,000 m3 to 900,000 m3
SCA is applying for a new environmental permit for the Tunadal Sawmill. Instead of the currently permitted maximum of 600 [...]
March 4, 2019
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Stora Enso plans massive lay-offs in Finland due to lumber oversupply and high log prices
Stora Enso prepares for temporary lay-offs in its Wood Products division in Finland. The provisional lay-off plans concern [...]
March 4, 2019
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Fibreboard market to experience high revenue growth through 2028
The progress experienced in the setup of urban infrastructures has significantly promoted the demand for fibreboard. This trend is not [...]
February 28, 2019
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Destabilising effect of Brexit on the EU plywood market
The destabilising effect of Brexit for the UK and Europe more widely is expected to grow as the deadline date [...]
February 28, 2019
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Finland: Log prices overview for January 2019
In January 2019, the Finnish pine log stumpage price came up to EUR 60.0 per m3, and the spruce [...]
February 28, 2019
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Bergs Timber to cease operations at two sawmills
Bergs Timber made a review of all production facilities during the autumn and as a result, the Board has decided [...]
February 28, 2019
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Around 500 Chinese-owned sawmill firms are currently operating in Russia
Russia’s softwood lumber production and exports have risen dramatically in recent years. Russian softwood lumber production, estimated at 39 [...]
February 27, 2019
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Norbord plans a further EUR 40 million investment at Inverness plant in Scotland
Wood-based panel manufacturer Norbord is investing around EUR 40 million into the second phase of development of its Inverness [...]
February 27, 2019
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