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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…

Moelven through a tough year of losses and sawmill closures

Moelven Industrier ASA reported a sharp deterioration in results for 2025, as…

Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

U.S. slaps 80% retroactive duty on Chinese plywood imports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed steep preliminary countervailing duties on…