Bad mood among German sawmills: weak economy, construction crisis and EUDR

The current economic development and future challenges were the focus of a…

Germany: Reduced amounts bark beetle damaged wood this summer

Reduced amounts of damaged wood by bark beetles were reported in Thuringia…

Germany: Reduced amounts bark beetle damaged wood this summer

Reduced amounts of damaged wood by bark beetles were reported in Thuringia…

Germany: Wood prices in 2024 struggle amid economic downturn and construction slump

Wood prices in 2024 are experiencing significant pressure, driven by the broader…

New calls for EUDR postponement in Germany

The German Timber Trade Association (GD Holz) has again called on the…

Germany: Sawmills entitled to compensation of up to EUR 500 million after forestry administration violated antitrust law

A court in Germany has found that antitrust laws were breached over…

European residential construction in 2024 expected to drop by 8.5%

In Europe, a decline in completed housing is expected in the coming…

Homag Group continues to feel market weakness in the first half of 2024

The Homag Group continues to feel the effects of the customers’ reluctance…

Pfeifer Group implements strategies to address workforce shortages in the German sawmilling industry

Leading European sawmiller Pfeifer Group is taking active measures to combat staff…

Germany: Roundwood prices rise again in July

In July, roundwood prices in Germany rose slightly again. The price for…