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UPM sells its Steyrermühl mill in Austria to Heinzel Group

UPM has signed an agreement to sell 100% of the shares of…

Wood prices in Germany: spruce 50% more expensive – new record prices

While the world market prices for wood are falling, there is no…

“Timber prices going up daily” in Europe due to Ukraine war, architects complain

European architects and designers are struggling to source wood for their projects…

Finland: Lumber prices start to fall sharply

Uncertainty is already visible in Finland’s lumber market, and demand and prices…

Russian sawmills hit by sanctions

Already in May 2022, Russian sawmilling companies were able to largely feel…

The European sawmill industry is skeptical about the third quarter of 2022

The first months of 2022 were very positive for the industry thanks…

North American lumber prices remain near recent lows as new home construction sinks

Lumber prices remained near recent lows as construction on new homes fell…

Plywood plants of Russian Sveza work at 20-40% of capacity

Aleksey Mordashov, head of the board of directors of Severstal, which also…

Wood supply shortage expected to hit European markets in the coming months

European parquet markets have diverged in 2022. While Italy, Scandinavia and Spain…

Fuel prices forcing shutdowns, threaten entire US timber supply chain

Skyrocketing, record-breaking diesel fuel prices are forcing some logging and trucking operations…