Month: January 2023

274 posts

Western announces indefinite curtailment of Port Alberni mill

Western announces indefinite curtailment of Port Alberni millJennifer Ellson Western Forest Products…

How innovation drives superior products

How innovation drives superior productsJennifer Ellson For over 100 years, Superior Glove…

Negative 2023 outlook for the North American lumber market

Rising interest and mortgage rates will most likely cause economic activity to…

China’s softwood lumber imports down 13% in 2022; prices rise

In 2022, China’s imports of softwood lumber decreased 13% year-on-year to 16,7…

Canfor to shut down two sawmills in BC

Canfor Corp. says it will permanently shut down its sawmill and pellet…

Russia expands sawn timber exports to Africa and the Middle East, due to EU sanctions

In 2022 Russia increased the supply of sawn timber to the countries…

Madison’s at NAHB International Builders’ Show 2023

Check out Madison’s Lumber Reporter speaking at the fabulous National Association of Home Builders annual event in Las Vegas next week: Jan 31 – Feb 2 I’m coming for you #IBS2023! Madison’s Lumber Reporter is so excited to be speaking at the @intlbuildersshow Jan 31. I will be sharing tips and advice about the softwood lumber […]

Why We Should Ditch Forest Carbon Credits in 2023

Why We Should Ditch Forest Carbon Credits in 2023 At its heart,…

US-Canada softwood lumber trade war continues: West Fraser and Canfor to pay higher duties

West Fraser has to pay a new duty rate of 9.38 per…

Sweden: Sawlog prices increased by 14% in 2022

In year 2022 the sawlog prices in Sweden increased by 14 percent…