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Big Duty Hikes Hit Softwood Lumber

The enormous increases in the softwood lumber duty on Canadian wood shipments into the US finally arrived. This during a normal slower time for both housing construction activity and sawmill manufacturing. As hot summer weather across most of the continent sent folks off to vacation, lumber industry players worked out their responses to this additional […] The post Big Duty Hikes Hit Softwood Lumber first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Sumitomo Forestry strengthens U.S. presence with Louisiana sawmill acquisition

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. has accelerated its North American expansion with the…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index August 8, 2025: US$567 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 8, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 8, 2025 is: US$567 mfbm.This is up +2%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$556.This is up +7%, or +$37, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index August 8, 2025: US$567 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Glennon Brothers submits redevelopment plans for major Troon sawmill

Glennon Brothers UK Ltd has submitted plans to upgrade its sawmill facility…

Canadian sawmill halts activity due to increased U.S. duties and regulatory uncertainty

Scierie St-Michel, a major sawmill operation in the Lanaudière region of Quebec,…

Stiga RM group approaches €100 million turnover in 2024 supported by significant investments

In 2024, Stiga RM and its five associated companies recorded a consolidated…

Typical Seasonal Drop in Lumber Sales

Hot weather across many parts of the continent brought the usual slow-down in construction activity, as well as at manufacturing facilities. Workers fled both offices and industrial sites to enjoy some time off. Due to continuing weak inventories and generally diminished supply, lumber prices were mostly firm or slightly up. Sales volumes, however, were uninspiring. […] The post Typical Seasonal Drop in Lumber Sales first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Japan: Chugoku Mokuzai to build new sawmill with Hekotek equipment

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

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index August 1, 2025: US$550 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 1, 2025 is: US$550 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 1, 2025 is: US$550 mfbm.This is flat from the previous week when it was US$550.This is up +6%, or +$31, from one month ago when it was US$519. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index August 1, 2025: US$550 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Germany’s sawmilling industry voices concern over reduced funding for construction initiatives

Germany’s main sawmilling body has criticised the German federal government’s “misplaced priorities”…