Segezha launches first CLT plant in Russia
At the end of February, the Sokol CLT plant was inaugurated in the city of Sokol, Russia. The plant, which [...]
March 4, 2021
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High demand for softwood lumber in N. America, prices rising accordingly
The dual Canada/U.S. long weekend in mid-February did nothing to slow demand for lumber, with prices rising [...]
March 2, 2021
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China to reduces tariffs on some wood products
China’s Custom Tariff Commission of the State Council has reduced tariffs on certain forestry products imported into [...]
March 1, 2021
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Siempelkamp delivers new particleboard plant to Russia
The Russian wood-based panels manufacturer Uvadrev-Holding placed an order with Siempelkamp for a new particleboard plant. [...]
March 1, 2021
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Malaysian plywood industry faces timber shortage
Malaysia’s plywood export prices to key Japan market have firmed up due to tight supply of logs for manufacturing [...]
March 1, 2021
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European renovation wave to create opportunities for the wood industry
In her latest speech on the state of the Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted [...]
February 25, 2021
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Louisiana-Pacific to convert Houlton OSB mill
Louisiana Pacific Corp., (LP) has announced it is making an investment of approximately $150 million into its Houlton mill to [...]
February 25, 2021
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Sales in the German wood industry benefit from high demand of construction sector
The turnover of the German wood industry was around € 36.5 billion last year and thus 0.8 [...]
February 23, 2021
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Sharp recovery in EU tropical wood product imports
Total EU27 (i.e. excluding the UK) import value of tropical wood and wood furniture products was US$2.75 [...]
February 22, 2021
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Kronospan wants to invest 100 million euros in Germany
The wood-based panel producer Kronospan wants to massively expand its location in Steinheim-Sandebeck, Germany. Kronospan plans investments totaling [...]
February 19, 2021
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