Segezha Group launched the first industrial production line for CLT panels in Russia
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, the Sokol CLT plant was inaugurated in the city of Sokol. The plant, which is [...]
March 1, 2021
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China to reduce tariffs on certain wood products
China’s Custom Tariff Commission of the State Council has reduced tariffs on certain forestry products imported into the country [...]
February 23, 2021
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Ocean freight rates at record levels
Global container freight rates continued to sky-rocket into the new year as major freight companies applied surcharges for premium [...]
February 23, 2021
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Siempelkamp to deliver new particleboard plant to Russia
The Russian wood-based panels manufacturer Uvadrev-Holding placed an order with Siempelkamp for a new particleboard plant. [...]
February 23, 2021
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Malaysia plywood industry facing a timber shortage
Malaysia’s plywood export prices to key Japan market have firmed up due to tight supply of logs for manufacturing [...]
February 23, 2021
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European renovation wave creates opportunities for the wood industry
In her latest speech on the state of the Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted [...]
February 22, 2021
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Austrian Pfeifer Group to double its CLT capacity
The Austrian Pfeifer Group is increasing its production capacity to 100,000 m³ cross laminated timber (CLT) annually with the [...]
February 22, 2021
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Louisiana-Pacific to convert Houlton OSB mill
Louisiana Pacific Corp., (LP) has announced it is making an investment of approximately $150 million into its Houlton mill to [...]
February 22, 2021
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Steady recovery in EU tropical wood product imports
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$2.75 [...]
February 16, 2021
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Kronospan wants to invest 100 million euros in the Steinheim-Sandebeck site in Germany
The wood-based panel producer Kronospan wants to massively expand its location in Steinheim-Sandebeck, Germany. Kronospan plans investments totaling [...]
February 15, 2021
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