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”…

Lumber Prices Rise Slightly on Ongoing Tight Supply

Into mid-July, softwood lumber buyers across the US and Canada had to cast a wide search to find wood. Only those with immediate needs made purchases, looking mostly at smaller producers and secondary suppliers. Discounts on Western-SPF low grade and industrial stock, which were slow to move, suddenly appeared on sawmill price lists. Sparse on-ground […] The post Lumber Prices Rise Slightly on Ongoing Tight Supply first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.