The politics of wood: activism, reputation and the SCA case

For most of the 20th century, the central conflict in forestry was…

Temporary U.S. surcharge restores planning horizon for Brazilian wood producers

Brazilian timber and plywood exporters are now operating under a clearer U.S.…

US housing 1.2m homes shortfall puts timber in the spotlight

The US housing market, measured by retail sales the largest in the…

[Video] Molecules to Markets Episode 2: Electrification, Interest Rates, and Emerging Chemical Market Upside

[Video] Molecules to Markets Episode 2: Electrification, Interest Rates, and Emerging Chemical…

Global Development Trends of the Paper Industry and Corporate M&A Investment Strategies

Global Development Trends of the Paper Industry and Corporate M&A Investment Strategies…

Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber Sales

Yet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Most operators were focussed on deliveries; as railways and trucking companies had great difficulty moving solid wood products. Customers eyed their dwindling inventories with patience as home building activity was almost non-existent due to below-freezing temperatures […] The post Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

EUDR: What Brussels still needs to change

The European Commission is due to present a report by the end…

Louisiana-Pacific OSB sales fall 30% in 2025

Louisiana-Pacific’s OSB sales reduced by 30% in 2025 to US$832m (2024: US$1.18bn)…

SCA to cut spruce lumber production

Swedish forest products group Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) has decided to reduce…

Setra increases sales – but results fall sharply

The operating result of Setra Group deteriorated significantly in 2025, with losses…