US softwood lumber production on the rise while Canadian output falls
US sawmills produce 8.557 bbf of softwood lumber in first three months of 2018, up 2.7% year-over [...]
June 22, 2018
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Global softwood lumber prices keep on going up during Q1/2018
Global softwood lumber prices continued their two-year climb in the 1Q/18 with the pace being higher in North [...]
June 20, 2018
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Germany: Holzwerke Ladenburger to expand lumber production
Holzwerke Ladenburger in Germany placed an order with Valutec for supply of TC continuous kiln. The TC continuous kiln will [...]
June 20, 2018
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US costs of homebuilding increasing due to lumber tariffs
Last week, Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, addressed attendees at the National Association of [...]
June 19, 2018
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Binderholz plans to double sawing capacity at Baruth sawmill
Binderholz starts an extensive investment program at its plant in Baruth, Germany, which includes the expansion of the drying capacity [...]
June 19, 2018
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Canadian lumber companies announce large capacity expansions in the US
As lumber costs remain at historically high levels, lumber companies are investing those profits into strengthening their positions and increasing [...]
June 13, 2018
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Russian lumber exports grew by 19% during January-April 2018
During the first four months of 2018, the lumber exports from Russia grew in value and in volume. The country [...]
June 13, 2018
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Global trends for the forestry industry in Q1/2018
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) jumped 5.1% q-o-q in the 1Q/18 to reach its highest [...]
June 12, 2018
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US lumber prices stagnate at record levels
A second muted week of trading since the U.S. holiday generated cracks in prices of framing lumber. [...]
June 11, 2018
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Austria: Softwood lumber prices stable in May
In May, the prices of softwood lumber in Austria are largely stable as compared to April. The prices either are [...]
June 11, 2018
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