Germany: Calls on political parties to prioritize housing construction

The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the Furniture and…

Finnish wood product industry sees economic turnaround

Weak market conditions remain the biggest concern, according to a survey by…

New Zealand log prices soild in early 2025

Last month was relatively quiet in terms of market movements, which is…

Low profitability for Swedish sawmills due to high log prices

Despite a slight increase in Swedish lumber prices in 2024, the soaring…

Low profitability for Swedish sawmills due to high log prices

Despite a slight increase in Swedish lumber prices in 2024, the soaring…

German wood industry struggles with weak construction demand

The construction-related sector in Germany continues to face numerous difficulties closely linked…

Austrian XXXLutz Group acquires 50% of the Polish furniture manufacturer BRW Group

The XXXLutz Group has finalized the takeover of the Polish furniture manufacturer…

New Zealand log exports face weak markets in China and India

New Zealand’s loog prices during January and February have remained stable across…

Swedish industrialist Karl Hedin plans to sell his multi-million euro wood industry empire

Karl Hedin, a prominent figure in the Swedish sawmill and building materials…

Ziegler’s former Swedish sawmills hope for a more active new owner

At the end of last year, the German sawmill group Ziegler Group…