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French Joubert Plywood joins Japanese group Nankai Plywood

Joubert Plywood has become part of the Japanese Nankai Plywood Group, marking…

European sawmills make big move in Japan

European sawmills have significantly expanded their footprint in the Japanese market, with…

Japan: Chugoku Mokuzai to build new sawmill with Hekotek equipment

Hekotek AS has signed a contract to supply log feeding equipment, conveyors…

Competitive prices drive growth in Japanese log shipments to China

According to China Customs data, between January and April 2025, China imported…

Finnish sawmill industry: Russian sawn timber exports to Japan should be restricted

The Finnish Sawmill Industry Federation and the European Sawmill Industry Association EOS…

Japan ramps up Russian timber imports despite global sanctions

Japan’s timber imports from Russia have soared to record levels, defying global…

Pursuing a new CSA Standard to heat Canada with wood pellets

Pursuing a new CSA Standard to heat Canada with wood pelletsAndrew Snook…

European sawmills see strong demand in Japan, exports increase by 29%

In 2024, the European Union significantly increased its softwood lumber exports to…

WPAC expands international reach with new website and Japanese market awareness campaign

WPAC expands international reach with new website and Japanese market awareness campaignAndrew…

Japan projects decline in log imports, mixed trends for lumber in 2025

The Japan Lumber Importers Association has released its projections for imported wood…