Month: February 2024

186 posts

European parquet market dropped 30% in 2023

After a good year 2022 which consolidated the level reached during the…

Weyerhaeuser expects weak wood products sales for Q1/2024

U.S. timber giant Weyerhaeuser posted a lower adjusted profit on Thursday, hit…

Quebec sawmills losing big as lumber demand drops

Sawmills in Quebec have not turned a profit for more than a…

New Zealand wood industry concerned Red Sea conflict could drive up shipping costs

The New Zealand wood industry is closely watching the conflict in the…

Germany: Implementation of the EUDR unsuitable for practice

In an open letter to the German federal government as well as…

Södra to close several facilities in Sweden

Södra will close several facilities within the Södra Wood business area during…

The crisis in the Red Sea affects Swedish exports of forest products

Every third freighter with Swedish goods that goes through the Suez Canal…

Stora Enso to cut up to a thousand jobs in spring as part of a new savings program

The prolonged weak and uncertain market situation has led to Stora Enso…

KopCoat’s Reach Expands In The Hardwood Sector

KopCoat has been a behind the scenes supporter of the Hardwood industry for years. KopCoat’s preservative technologies and products have protected Hardwood lumber from sapstain, mold and metal staining for years but hasn’t been known as a brand name in that role. However, with the support of a new leadership team and the addition of […]

SWHMC Meeting Attendees Share Insights About Market Conditions

The Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club (SWHMC) Christmas meeting at The Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL, was reported as a great meeting despite seasonal rainfall. Attendance was good. The roundtable discussion was informative as well. Generally, attendees reported that sales are down overall and log supplies are really good for the most part. Cross tie and […]