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May 21, 2015

Europe and Russia report large increases in LVL capacity

LVL capacity in the EU is expected to rise from the current level of 410,000 m3 to 590,000 m3 by the middle of next year.  Current capacity consists of a 230,000 m3 line operated by Metsa in Finland and a 180,000 m3 line operated by Pollmeier in Germany. An additional 80,000 m3 of capacity is now being installed by Steico in Poland and a further 100,000 m3 by Stora Enso in Finland.  Meanwhile, MLT which operates in western Russia currently has 120,000 m3 of installed LVL capacity. New investment ...

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