QXO creates a building mammoth in North America with $17 billion TopBuild deal

U.S. building materials distributor QXO has agreed to acquire insulation specialist TopBuild…

New scenario study outlines future with humanoid robots

Humanoid robots have evolved from research objects into a strategic future market…

A recovery in the European parquet market that began quietly now starts to slow

In 2026, the European parquet industry finds itself in a fragile position,…

Mercer shares slide to multi-year lows

Shares of Mercer International Inc. have slipped to multi-year lows, a quiet…

Montreal Wood Convention opens with focus on oil shock, recession risks and lumber outlook

The Montreal Wood Convention commenced with a seminar focusing on market dynamics…

Canadian exports may challenge Finland in key lumber markets

Uncertainty in global markets and weak economic growth are expected to weigh…

West Fraser expects US$73m first-quarter charge linked to export duties

West Fraser Timber Co. said it expects to record a US$73 million…

“Stiga RM” birch plywood processing plant in Kuldīga put into operation

One of Latvia’s leading wood industry companies, Stiga RM, continues its rapid…

Polish furniture industry urges urgent government support

The Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers (OIGPM) has sent an…

Germany’s sawmilling sector calls for urgent expansion of beetle-damaged spruce storage

Germany’s sawmilling sector is calling for urgent action to expand beetle-damaged spruce…