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Finland: Log prices on the rise in March 2024

In standing sales in March, the real prices of softwood logs in…

Finland: No further strike action for the time being

On Thursday morning, the Finnish Employers’ Association SAK’s board discussed the current…

Finland: Softwood prices expected to rise by 10% this year

The economic outlook for Finland’s forest industry will improve slightly this year,…

Another challenging year ahead for Finland’s sawmills

The outlook for Finland’s forest industry is improving slightly this year.  Sawmills…

Strikes end in Finland; forestry giants restart operations

The trade union association’s (SAK) board has decided that the trade unions will…

Finland: Keitele Group stops exports to Asia due to port strikes

The port strikes in Finland, which has been ongoing for the fourth…

Strikes continue in Finland

The trade union association’s (SAK) board has decided to continue the political…

Strikes may lead to lasting repercussions for Finland’s sawmill industry

Finnish sawmill industry seems caught off guard by the ongoing strikes in…

Strikes stop Metsä Group’s sawmills and factories

Metsä Group has informed about new unit shutdowns. Production will stop due…

Metsä Group stops production at Kemi bioproduct mill due to political strikes; wood deliveries interrupted

Production at Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct factory and cardboard factory will stop.…