German sawmills face ”existential threat” as log prices hit records

Germany’s sawmill sector is grappling with its most severe log shortage in…

Canada to deliver $700M for struggling softwood lumber sector

As announced by Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly, the Business Development Bank…

Ponsse begins change negotiations regarding layoffs

Forestry machinery company Ponsse is planning layoffs at its Vieremän production facility…

France: Blanc sawmill to triple production next year

Blanc, a family-run sawmill in the Rhône-Alpes region of south-east France, is…

Stora Enso Q3 2025: Wood products face pressure from weak demand and rising log costs

Stora Enso’s third-quarter net sales increased by one percent to 2.28 billion,…

China’s timber imports fall for seventh month, softwood trade shows signs of recovery

The latest customs data shows that in September 2025, China’s total timber…

New Tariffs Drive Lumber Prices Slightly Higher

In advance of yet another round of increased tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber entering the US, prices rose slightly. In view of ongoing lower production volumes thus lean supply, the race to have wood shipped across the border in advance of this new charge was enough to bring lumber prices higher. Confusion reigned as the […] The post New Tariffs Drive Lumber Prices Slightly Higher first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Finland’s Forest Industry Repositions for Growth

Finland’s Forest Industry Repositions for GrowthKai Merivuori Finland’s forest products industry stands…

UK will promote domestic structural timber in the C16 class

UK sawmills, with government support, are launching a national campaign to promote…

Rising roundwood prices in Sweden

According to new data from the Swedish Forest Agency, roundwood prices rose…