About the Vida sawmill closures: “This is about securing the future of the business”

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Swedish sawmill group Vida recently announced that it will close its sawmills in Urshult and Orrefors as part of a broader restructuring. The decision means that two of Vida’s total 15 sawmills will be shut down, affecting 92 employees. According … Continue reading →

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