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Finland’s softwood lumber exports edge up in early 2026, with Egypt, Estonia and Japan among the main markets

Finland’s softwood lumber exports rose slightly in the first months of 2026,…

Vida closes two mills but continues investing in production growth

Just weeks after announcing the closure of two Swedish sawmills, Vida is…

Major investment lifts Stenvalls’ Sikfors capacity to 360,000 m³

Swedish lumber producer Stenvalls has completed a major expansion of its Sikfors…

New merger creates one of southern Europe’s largest sawmill groups

Spanish cooperatives LANA and Etorki have completed a merger approved by the…

Production cuts spread across Poland’s timber and furniture sector

More timber and furniture manufacturers in Poland are announcing production suspensions and…

EU industries call for changes to EUDR as implementation concerns persist

A large group of European sectors is calling on EU institutions and…

Canadian manufacturers call for tariffs on rising wood product imports

There is a shift taking place in Canada’s wood products sector—less dramatic…

Canada opens door to lumber export limits in talks with U.S.

Canadian officials are considering the possibility of limiting softwood lumber exports to…

French sawmills change hands as consolidation quietly accelerates

A series of sawmill acquisitions across France is taking place against the…

Holmen cuts sawmill output as Middle East disruption drives up costs

Holmen AB is reducing production at its Bygdsiljum sawmill as disruptions to…