Wood
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Stora Enso strengthens its wood procurement in Finland, to replace Russian forestry operations
Stora Enso replaces wood imported from Russia with domestic wood and expands its wood procurement in Western Finland. Two offices have been opened in Satakunta, first in Kankaanpää and now the Eura office has also been officially opened. The forest experts at the Eura office serve forest owners in timber sales and other forestry matters in the Eura, Rauma, Pyhäranta, Eurajoki, Säkylä, Kokemäki, Harjavalla, Luvia, Kulla, Ulvila and Nakkila regions. Next, the company heads to South and Central Ostrobothnia. The purpose is to further strengthen the presence in the region and open 2–3 new offices. The locations of the new offices will be decided later. After the Satakunta office openings, Stora Enso Finland's wood procurement has more than 80 offices around the country. At the end of April, Stora said it had entered into an agreement to sell its two sawmills and their... Continue reading
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January 16, 2023
Stora Enso strengthens its wood procurement in Finland, to replace Russian forestry operations
Stora Enso replaces wood imported from Russia with domestic wood and expands its wood procurement in Western Finland. Two offices have been opened in Satakunta, first in Kankaanpää and now the Eura office has also been officially opened. The forest experts at the Eura office serve forest owners in timber sales and other forestry matters in the Eura, Rauma, Pyhäranta, Eurajoki, Säkylä, Kokemäki, Harjavalla, Luvia, Kulla, Ulvila and Nakkila regions. Next, the company heads to South and Central Ostrobothnia. The purpose is to further strengthen the presence in the region and open 2–3 new offices. The locations of the new offices will be decided later. After the Satakunta office openings, Stora Enso Finland's wood procurement has more than 80 offices around the country. At the end of April, Stora said it had entered into an agreement to sell its two sawmills and their... Continue reading
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Wood industry at COP 27: Combining climate protection and business
At the COP 27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Austria's timber industry is focusing on the sector's contribution to climate protection. In order to effectively counter climate change, CO 2 emissions must be reduced and CO 2 removed from the atmosphere. “Sustainable forest management and the use of wood make an important contribution to solving the climate issue. In order to counter climate change effectively and strengthen the economy at the same time, we expect politicians to make a clear commitment to sustainable forest management and the increased use of wood in durable products,” demands Herbert Jöbstl, Chairman of the Austrian Wood Industry Association. Creating climate-friendly forests Trees absorb CO 2 from the atmosphere, store carbon and release oxygen into the atmosphere. But the forest is not a stable and secure carbon store. Tree growth is... Continue reading
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November 30, 2022
Vietnamese wood manufacturers on alert for unpredictable new year prospects
While the United States is nearing a stance on imported wood that will affect Vietnam, domestic producers are being urged to modernize to survive. The US Department of Commerce will issue its conclusion on an investigation of evasion of trade remedies for plywood using hardwood materials imported from Vietnam on December 1. This marks the fourth time that the department (DOC) has changed the date to announce the conclusion of the investigation, which comes amid the wood industry facing great risks with high raw material prices, especially in the export stage to Vietnam’s largest markets. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), in a report released last week, advised businesses to be cautious with their business plan for 2023. The impact of the economic slowdown and high inflation in many major import markets, such as the US, EU, and Japan, has directly impacted Vietnam’s... Continue reading
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January 16, 2023
Stora Enso strengthens its wood procurement in Finland, to replace Russian forestry operations
Stora Enso replaces wood imported from Russia with domestic wood and expands its wood procurement in Western Finland. Two offices have been opened in Satakunta, first in Kankaanpää and now the Eura office has also been officially opened. The forest experts at the Eura office serve forest owners in timber sales and other forestry matters in the Eura, Rauma, Pyhäranta, Eurajoki, Säkylä, Kokemäki, Harjavalla, Luvia, Kulla, Ulvila and Nakkila regions. Next, the company heads to South and Central Ostrobothnia. The purpose is to further strengthen the presence in the region and open 2–3 new offices. The locations of the new offices will be decided later. After the Satakunta office openings, Stora Enso Finland's wood procurement has more than 80 offices around the country. At the end of April, Stora said it had entered into an agreement to sell its two sawmills and their... Continue reading
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November 17, 2022
Wood industry at COP 27: Combining climate protection and business
At the COP 27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Austria's timber industry is focusing on the sector's contribution to climate protection. In order to effectively counter climate change, CO 2 emissions must be reduced and CO 2 removed from the atmosphere. “Sustainable forest management and the use of wood make an important contribution to solving the climate issue. In order to counter climate change effectively and strengthen the economy at the same time, we expect politicians to make a clear commitment to sustainable forest management and the increased use of wood in durable products,” demands Herbert Jöbstl, Chairman of the Austrian Wood Industry Association. Creating climate-friendly forests Trees absorb CO 2 from the atmosphere, store carbon and release oxygen into the atmosphere. But the forest is not a stable and secure carbon store. Tree growth is... Continue reading
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November 17, 2022
Wood industry at COP 27: Combining climate protection and business
At the COP 27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Austria's timber industry is focusing on the sector's contribution to climate protection. In order to effectively counter climate change, CO 2 emissions must be reduced and CO 2 removed from the atmosphere. “Sustainable forest management and the use of wood make an important contribution to solving the climate issue. In order to counter climate change effectively and strengthen the economy at the same time, we expect politicians to make a clear commitment to sustainable forest management and the increased use of wood in durable products,” demands Herbert Jöbstl, Chairman of the Austrian Wood Industry Association. Creating climate-friendly forests Trees absorb CO 2 from the atmosphere, store carbon and release oxygen into the atmosphere. But the forest is not a stable and secure carbon store. Tree growth is... Continue reading
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November 17, 2022
Wood industry at COP 27: Combining climate protection and business
At the COP 27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Austria's timber industry is focusing on the sector's contribution to climate protection. In order to effectively counter climate change, CO 2 emissions must be reduced and CO 2 removed from the atmosphere. “Sustainable forest management and the use of wood make an important contribution to solving the climate issue. In order to counter climate change effectively and strengthen the economy at the same time, we expect politicians to make a clear commitment to sustainable forest management and the increased use of wood in durable products,” demands Herbert Jöbstl, Chairman of the Austrian Wood Industry Association. Creating climate-friendly forests Trees absorb CO 2 from the atmosphere, store carbon and release oxygen into the atmosphere. But the forest is not a stable and secure carbon store. Tree growth is... Continue reading
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November 17, 2022
Wood industry at COP 27: Combining climate protection and business
At the COP 27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Austria's timber industry is focusing on the sector's contribution to climate protection. In order to effectively counter climate change, CO 2 emissions must be reduced and CO 2 removed from the atmosphere. “Sustainable forest management and the use of wood make an important contribution to solving the climate issue. In order to counter climate change effectively and strengthen the economy at the same time, we expect politicians to make a clear commitment to sustainable forest management and the increased use of wood in durable products,” demands Herbert Jöbstl, Chairman of the Austrian Wood Industry Association. Creating climate-friendly forests Trees absorb CO 2 from the atmosphere, store carbon and release oxygen into the atmosphere. But the forest is not a stable and secure carbon store. Tree growth is... Continue reading
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January 16, 2023
Stora Enso strengthens its wood procurement in Finland, to replace Russian forestry operations
Stora Enso replaces wood imported from Russia with domestic wood and expands its wood procurement in Western Finland. Two offices have been opened in Satakunta, first in Kankaanpää and now the Eura office has also been officially opened. The forest experts at the Eura office serve forest owners in timber sales and other forestry matters in the Eura, Rauma, Pyhäranta, Eurajoki, Säkylä, Kokemäki, Harjavalla, Luvia, Kulla, Ulvila and Nakkila regions. Next, the company heads to South and Central Ostrobothnia. The purpose is to further strengthen the presence in the region and open 2–3 new offices. The locations of the new offices will be decided later. After the Satakunta office openings, Stora Enso Finland's wood procurement has more than 80 offices around the country. At the end of April, Stora said it had entered into an agreement to sell its two sawmills and their... Continue reading