ISC 2026 kicks off in Dublin with turbulent global softwood markets on the agenda

The 74th International Softwood Conference gets under way in Dublin today, October…

Canfor to more than double Iron Mountain sawmill output

Canfor Southern Pine is investing approximately US$96 million in its Iron Mountain…

Kastamonu, Yıldız and Kronospan fined for coordinating bids at Turkish timber auctions

Kastamonu Entegre, Yıldız Entegre and Kronospan are among seven wood-panel producers fined…

Global container freight rates hit 15-week high as Europe-bound costs rise

Global container shipping costs have risen for a second consecutive week, with…

Setra cuts Q3 loss as lower log costs improve margins

Setra narrowed its third-quarter operating loss to SEK 12 million (€1.08 million),…

Global lumber markets: plenty of capacity, little room for profit

Sawmills across Europe and North America are reducing production as subdued construction…

GWMI Interviews: Norra Timber sales director sees signs of improvement in the timber market

In his October market report, Norra Timber sales director Erik Eliasson described…

German sawmills see outlook worsen as confidence returns elsewhere

Germany’s wood industry is becoming more hopeful about the months ahead, although…

Lower lumber prices fail to spur restocking in North America

North American lumber producers are offering more concessions to secure orders, but…

Major orders and deliveries across the woodworking machinery sector

New orders and plant deliveries have continued across the woodworking machinery sector…