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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, MLT which operates in western Russia currently has 120,000 m3 of installed LVL capacity. New investment by MLT is expected to increase this capacity to 150,000 m3 by the middle of next year.<\/p>\n
This production is believed to be based on softwoods, with the exception of Pollmeier in Germany which utilises beech.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"