Woody Biomass to Energy: Economics of Process

The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit a biomass fuel-to-electricity production facility through the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Combined Heat and Power […] The post Woody Biomass to Energy: Economics of Process first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low

Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the […] The post Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Korkeakoski sawmill acquisition lifts Versowood capacity close to 2m m³

Finland’s Versowood has expanded its sawmilling operations with the acquisition of the…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 27, 2026: US$495 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$496.This is up +0%, or +$1 from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 27, 2026: US$495 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Softwood Lumber Market and Prices Update: FEB 2026 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber SalesYet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Deep dive into softwood latest lumber prices, market and us housing starts update for FEBRUARY 2026. The post Softwood Lumber Market and Prices Update: FEB 2026 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber Sales

Yet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Most operators were focussed on deliveries; as railways and trucking companies had great difficulty moving solid wood products. Customers eyed their dwindling inventories with patience as home building activity was almost non-existent due to below-freezing temperatures […] The post Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Rettenmeier to establish UK subsidiary

Rettenmeier, one of Europe’s largest sawmillers, has established a UK subsidiary with…

Regional authority halts Södra’s Kindasågen sawmill expansion

Plans by Swedish forestry cooperative Södra to expand and modernise its sawmill…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 20, 2026: US$496 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 20, 2026 is: US$496 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$497.This is flat from one month ago when it was US$496. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 20, 2026: US$496 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Woody Biomass to Energy: Electricity Production

The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit a biomass fuel-to-electricity production facility through the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Combined Heat and Power […] The post Woody Biomass to Energy: Electricity Production first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.