Woodworking machines production in Germany went 10% up in 2017
German woodworking machines manufacturers have increased production by 10.4% in 2017, to EUR 3.2 billion. [...]
June 19, 2018
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Woodworking Machinery / Europe / North America
Lumber prices in the US keep record levels up
A second muted week of trading since the U.S. holiday generated cracks in prices of framing lumber. [...]
June 13, 2018
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Prices for Austrian softwood lumber keep steady in May
In May, the prices of softwood lumber in Austria are largely stable as compared to April. The prices either are [...]
June 13, 2018
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GreenPly Industries inaugurates MDF production at plant in India
GreenPly Industries expects to commence commercial production at the company’s new MDF plant in Chittoor [...]
June 13, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Wood-based Panels / ...Asia & Middle East
Woodworking machinery sector in Italy reports significant growth for Q1/2018
The first quarter for Italian woodworking machinery is in line with the excellent results of 2017, a year that closed [...]
June 13, 2018
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German institute develops new drying technique that could reduce costs for biomass
A new steam drying technique for wood developed through the EU-funded SteamBio project could significantly reduce transportation costs for [...]
June 13, 2018
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Global forest industry trends during the first quarter of 2018
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) jumped 5.1% q-o-q in the 1Q/18 to reach its highest [...]
June 13, 2018
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Canada might enforce tariffs on US plywood imports
Canada has recently announced it would impose tariffs on plywood and other products imported from the US. [...]
June 12, 2018
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Sawmills in France at risk because of higher oak logs demand from China
China's increased demand for wood has made the oak logs exports from France to boom. Moreover, the larger demand [...]
June 12, 2018
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Mercer expands former Klausner sawmill in Friesau to 1.8 million m3/yr lumber production
Mercer International Inc. has determined to proceed with a Phase II expansion and optimization project at its Friesau sawmill in [...]
June 12, 2018
Companies in the timber industry / Sawmilling / ...Woodworking Machinery / Europe
