IKEA accelerates transformation as to meet unprecedented scale change of retail trade
The Ingka Group (Ingka Holding BV and controlled entities) is speeding up its transformation plans. The company plans to invest [...]
November 22, 2018
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Vietnam’s timber industry plays a crucial role in the US-China trade war
Starting from mid-September 2018, the US decided to impose 10 percent tariffs with the total cost of $189 billion [...]
October 24, 2018
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Rising optimism in Danish timber industry
According to the Danish Timber Trade Federation, Denmark is enjoying 2% annual GDP growth and its construction sector is optimistic [...]
July 12, 2018
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Tourist industry starting to revive Greece’s timber industry
In Greece, the level of timber trade is still restricted following the financial crises which came to a head in [...]
July 11, 2018
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German sawmills are lacking hardwood, due to booming log exports to China
German sawmills are currently lacking hardwood. The reason is the increasing export of logs to China. [...]
May 2, 2018
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Gabon government announces launch of Gabon WoodShow, from 20 – 22 June, 2018
The Global WoodShow (Dubai and Cairo) organizing committee announced the start of the 3rd edition of the WoodShow series that [...]
March 15, 2018
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Russian timber industry seeks expansion of partnership with China
China is hosting SYLVA WOOD 2017 - the international exhibition, a landmark event for the global timber processing industry. [...]
June 29, 2017
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Large volume but low quality- an overview of the current state of the Russian timber industry
Even if Russia is the leader in timber resources, the country stays behind as a global market player both in [...]
June 12, 2017
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Brazilian wood industry concerned over revised timber transport control system
In Brazil a Forest Products Trade and Transport System (SISFLORA) is used to monitor and control the transport of forest [...]
February 20, 2017
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New Zealand timber industry stays strong despite challenges
The New Zealand timber industry is in a good demand cycle despite the challenges that’s facing at the moment [...]
October 18, 2016
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