Month: June 2022

166 posts

Germany: Current trends in softwood log prices

In April 2022, the German producer price indices for spruce only partially…

North American lumber suppliers cut prices to increase sales

A few months of struggle between lumber buyers and sellers brought some…

Acquisition of Russia’s RFP Group by Japanese holding unclear

Iida Group Holdings acquired a 75% stake in Russian lumber producer RFP Group for 60…

UFP Industries to acquire 50% stake in Dempsey Wood Products, LLC

UFP Industries (UFPI) announced that its affiliate, PalletOne, Inc., has acquired a 50% equity…

Lumber suppliers cut prices to increase sales: Madison’s

A few months of struggle between lumber buyers and sellers brought some…

Ponsse sells its subsidiary in Russia

Ponsse Plc has sold all shares in OOO Ponsse, its subsidiary that…

Simpcw Resources launches collaborative wildfire rehabilitation project

Simpcw Resources Group’s forestry department is preparing, submitting, and implementing rehabilitation plans…

Local loggers: Nova Scotia contractor contemplates future after 21 years

“Support local” has been a rallying cry across the country over the…

New U.S. home sales in May post solid gain before Fed’s June rate increase: NAHB

After posting four consecutive monthly declines on rising mortgage rates and worsening…

Winners announced for $2M Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon

Six winners of the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and USDA Forest Service…