Ongoing investments in the Finnish sawmill industry, despite weak markets

The competitiveness of Finnish sawmills has been maintained through investments. One example…

Romanian wood industry faces crisis as production plummets and prices soar

Romania’s wood industry is grappling with an unprecedented crisis in 2023 as…

The Austrian sawmill industry and the timber trade are calling for investments to combat the crises

“After the heat wave, there is a threat of frost,” is how…

Metsä Group started up its Kemi bioproduct mill

Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct factory has started production this Wednesday. It produces…

Tolko announces changes to its leadership team

Tolko announces changes to its leadership teamSukanya Ray Ghosh Pino Pucci, current…

Continued Weak Field Inventories Buoy Lumber Prices

This has historically been a time for lumber prices to start dropping as the season changes to autumn. Generally speaking, construction activity starts to slow down after Labour Day. For the past year of rising interest rates and some unknowns for the housing market, lumber buyers have kept their inventories lean due to uncertainty of […] The post Continued Weak Field Inventories Buoy Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Federal decision threatens Indigenous family-owned wood treatment facility

Federal decision threatens Indigenous family-owned wood treatment facilityMaria Church This year marks…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index September 15, 2023 is: US$452 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending September 15, 2023 is: US$452 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending September 15, 2023 is: US$452 mfbmThis is down by -2.4%, or -$11, from the previous week when it was US$463. For information regarding the construction of this Index (species mix, weighed […] The post The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index September 15, 2023 is: US$452 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Housing starts lower on rising mortgage rates: NAHB

Housing starts lower on rising mortgage rates: NAHBSukanya Ray Ghosh Higher mortgage…

Becky Geneau joins Canadian Woodlands Forum as its new executive director

Becky Geneau joins Canadian Woodlands Forum as its new executive directorSukanya Ray…