Archives: May 2024

Austrian wood industry faces difficult times

"The  Austrian wood industry held up relatively well in 2023 in a difficult environment. The ongoing weakness of the construction [...]
May 30, 2024 Latest Trends

Finland: Isojoen Saha Oy to build a new saw line

Isojoen Saha Oy is building a new main saw line. The company does not disclose the value of the investment [...]
May 30, 2024 Latest Trends

India set to become the world’s largest pellet market?

India's growing economy demands substantial energy resources. Despite a strong focus on fossil fuels, the country has set ambitious [...]
May 30, 2024 Latest Trends

Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. produces first board on new Siempelkamp plant for MDF

In Andhra Pradesh, India, the first board was manufactured on a Siempelkamp MDF production line at Century Plyboards. The line [...]
May 30, 2024 Latest Trends

Swedish wood industry sees bright prospects in EU, UK and US markets

Production and deliveries of Swedish wood products decreased slightly in 2023 compared to the previous year. However, future prospects in [...]
May 29, 2024 Latest Trends

German wood industry companies more optimistic about the coming six months

Overall, the mood in the German wood industry changed only slightly in April 2024. Although companies were less satisfied with [...]
May 28, 2024 Latest Trends

Keitele Timber to boost annual production at its sawmill by 50%

Keitele Timber Oy plans to implement an investment program of more than 40 million euros, which will increase the annual [...]
May 28, 2024 Latest Trends

North American lumber prices rise on demand, supply woes

North American lumber traded around $540 per thousand board feet in May, near the month's highest level, as the [...]
May 28, 2024 Latest Trends

Cooper to acquire Thomasville Lumber Company

Cooper Lumber, Mobile, Al., has acquired Thomasville Lumber Company, Thomasville, Al. Owned and operated by James Dixon since 2001 [...]
May 28, 2024 Latest Trends

Germany: FSC certification in the Hessian state forest suspended

The Hessian state government is currently reversing some of the forestry and environmental policy decisions of the previous black-green [...]
May 28, 2024 Latest Trends