Hyne Timber expands glue laminated timber capacity in Queensland
Hyne Timber has announced a significant expansion to its Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) manufacturing capability in Maryborough, Queensland. Construction of [...]
October 22, 2018
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Increased demand for lumber in Asia and Europe boosts exports from Russia, Germany and the Nordic countries
Worldwide trade of lumber inched up again in early 2018, hinting that this may be another [...]
October 11, 2018
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Falling log prices in New Zealand
New Zealand's export log market took a hit from the trade dispute between the US [...]
October 9, 2018
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Worldwide sawlog prices drop, while lumber trade intensifies
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) fell 1.4% in the 2Q/18. This was the first q-o-q [...]
October 3, 2018
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China shows interest in more investments in New Zealand’s forest industry
The largest ever New Zealand forest industry delegation to China's showcase Global Wood Trade Conference has made the case [...]
September 21, 2018
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Slower global softwood lumber exports to China
The export of softwood lumber to China from leading exporting countries worldwide amounted to approximately 2.31 million m³ in [...]
September 11, 2018
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Timberlink wants to invest massively at its sawmills in Australia
Timberlink has approved a AUD 100 million (71,8 million USD) upgrade program to its Australian sawmills. This investment will [...]
September 7, 2018
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New Zealand’s log export prices fall sharply as Chinese demand crashes
The dramatic drop in August At-Wharf-Gate (AWG) prices for logs delivered to ports around New Zealand is the [...]
August 31, 2018
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Worldwide wood-based panels market to register sharp growth in the upcoming years
The global wood-based panel market size is expected to reach USD 174.55 billion by 2025, registering a 7 [...]
August 2, 2018
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Beaulieu Group in Belgium bought two privately-owned companies in Canada and Australia
Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the acquisition of two privately-owned companies, Beaulieu Canada [...]
July 10, 2018
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