Conifex announces further extension of COVID-19 curtailment
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to negatively impact global demand for forest products, Conifex Timber Inc., has announced that [...]
June 1, 2020
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Canadian lumber giants’ shares see spectacular rise on strong demand and prices
Canadian lumber producers' shares soar on strong demand, prices, fueled by better-than-expected US housing market indicators [...]
May 28, 2020
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German sawmill industry exports hit with full force by the pandemic; upcoming period still uncertain
The coronavirus pandemic severely hit the German sawmill and timber industry, especially export oriented companies, leading to production [...]
May 28, 2020
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West Fraser substantially resumed lumber and plywood production in May
During May West Fraser has substantially resumed lumber and plywood production with only a few facilities operating at less than [...]
May 28, 2020
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The coronavirus has not stopped the global trade of forest products
The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted the supply chains for numerous industry sectors worldwide the past few months. [...]
May 25, 2020
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Russian lumber, roundwood exports decline sharply in Q1/2020
In January-March 2020, Russian lumber suppliers reduced exports by 7.7%. The export volume amounted to 4.1 million [...]
May 25, 2020
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N. American softwood lumber prices jumped once again last week
A lot of regular life activities remain unknown as various jurisdictions “open up” from the Covid19 isolation and quarantine. Regardless [...]
May 21, 2020
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Oak prices in France under pressure
After 4 weeks of interruption, sales resumed in April in France's public forests. Because of the lockdown [...]
May 9, 2020
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US lumber companies object to Canadian lumber industry aid programs
The U.S. Lumber Coalition has expressed concern over recent announced and implied aid programs across Canada to benefit the [...]
May 5, 2020
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Klausner Lumber One reportedly seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with more than US$100M in debt
On April 30, Klausner Number One filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware [...]
May 5, 2020
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