Downward trend in U.S. softwood lumber production; Canadian output continues falling trend
U.S. sawmills produced 23.737 billion board ft. (bbf) of softwood lumber in the first eight months of 2019 [...]
November 14, 2019
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ISC 2019 story 2: Canadian lumber industry in crisis after crisis; U.S. lumber supported by rising construction sector
On October 17 and 18, 2019, the 67th International Softwood Conference took place in Antwerp in the Radisson Blu Astrid [...]
November 12, 2019
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Analysis of global cross-laminated timber (CLT) production capacities in 2020
In 2020, worldwide CLT production will amount to over 2 million m³ due to numerous large-scale projects. Central Europe [...]
November 12, 2019
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Interfor reports $35.6 million net loss in Q3, increased US production
Interfor Corporation recorded a net loss in Q3’19 of $35.6 million, or $0.53 per share, compared to [...]
November 11, 2019
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Finland: Oversupply in sawnwood markets reduces export prices
Oversupply in key export markets is reflected in the average export price of Finland’s sawnwood. The average export price [...]
November 11, 2019
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Steady growth in EU wood pellet production and consumption
The 28 European Union member states produced nearly 17 million metric tons of wood pellets last year and consumed nearly [...]
November 8, 2019
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Norbord to curtail one OSB production line due to poor market conditions and demand
Norbord Inc. announced that effective mid-November, it will indefinitely curtail production on Line 1 of its two-line oriented [...]
October 22, 2019
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The production of Brazilian hardwood products has decreased by nearly 70% in the past 10 years
Results of ABIMCI forestry sector study announced The Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber Industry (ABIMCI) launched its ‘Sectoral Study [...]
October 22, 2019
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Stable softwood lumber production in U.S.; Canadian output drops sharply
U.S. sawmills produced 20.687 billion board ft. (bbf) of softwood lumber in the first seven months of 2019 [...]
October 14, 2019
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Norbord to reduce OSB production due to lower demand
Since September 5th Norbord has reduced production at Line 1 of its Cordele, Georgia OSB mill. [...]
October 8, 2019
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