Yekalon starts MDF/HDF production in China
Yekalon has produced the first board at its a new MDF/HDF production line in China. According to the announcement [...]
February 15, 2019
Companies & Industry Events / Wood-based Panels / ...Woodworking Machinery / China / Europe
Ligna 2019 coming up in May
This May over 1,500 companies will be gathering in Hannover, Germany, to showcase the future of the woodworking and [...]
February 15, 2019
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Swiss Krono plans to build new MDF and laminate flooring lines in the US
Swiss Krono Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wood-based materials, continues to invest in rural its [...]
February 14, 2019
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Lumber prices in the US keep on going up through February
The trading pace in US framing lumber eased from the previous week’s action, but early momentum carried prices higher [...]
February 14, 2019
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Brazilian processed plantation timbers exports on steady increase
Export data for Brazilian wood products show that over the past five years there has been a steady increase in [...]
February 14, 2019
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood-based Panels / South America
Pfeifer Group to start CLT production this year
The Pfeifer Group is currently investing a good 25 million euros in the conversion and expansion of its traditional location [...]
February 13, 2019
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Lumber exports from Russia kept on rising during 2018
In 2018, the Russian lumber exports went up in value and volume terms. During the mentioned period, the country exported [...]
February 13, 2019
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Sawmilling / Wood-based Panels / Russia
Steico will start production of prefabricated components for the Polish market
In the course of the year 2019, the German building products and components manufacturer Steico SE wants to start in [...]
February 13, 2019
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Steady growth for Brazilian wood-based products exports
In November 2018, Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 24% in value compared to November [...]
February 12, 2019
Latest Trends / Market Analysis / ...Forestry / Pulp & Paper / Sawmilling / Wood Furniture / Wood-based Panels / South America
Norbord boosts profits on higher OSB prices in N. America and Europe
Norbord Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of $724 million for the full-year 2018 compared to $672 [...]
February 11, 2019
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