German timber trade federation: China duties could disrupt flooring market

The German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) considers the recently imposed anti-dumping…

Germany’s long-term timber outlook shows shift from softwood to hardwood, stable supply ahead

Germany’s long-term timber supply will remain broadly stable over the coming decades,…

EU softwood lumber exports to U.S. fall 19%, led by declines in Germany and Sweden

During the January–May period, U.S. imports of softwood lumber from the European…

German timber sector cautiously optimistic on outlook

Germany’s timber industry and sawmills are experiencing a cautious improvement in sentiment…

Germany: New fast-tracking housing law expected to boost construction

The Federal Association of German Prefabricated Construction (BDF) welcomed the Cabinet’s approval…

German forest owners gain from Trump’s tariffs as exports to U.S. rise

Germany is emerging as a key beneficiary of Donald Trump’s escalating trade…

LIGNA 2025: Hanover, Germany May 26-30

Global stage, Canadian spotlight: Inside LIGNA 2025 in Hanover Under the wooden and steel beams of the Hannover fairgrounds, the hum of high-tech machinery competed with the buzz of conversations in dozens of languages. It was the sound of the wood world converging — 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries and nearly 80,000 visitors from 156 […] The post LIGNA 2025: Hanover, Germany May 26-30 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Germany faces shortage of softwood logs – “Prices rise by a euro every week”

Drought is boosting logging in Germany, but the threat is already looming…

German sawmillers win over federal bureaucracy

Germany’s sawmill industry is celebrating a win against onerous Federal government plans…

Kronospan secures approval to acquire Ziegler’s sawmill in Romania

Austrian wood-based materials producer Kronospan has received clearance from Romania’s Competition Council…