HS Timber modernizes drying in Finnish sawmill

HS Timber Group is upgrading drying operations at its Luvian Saha sawmill…

Canfor opens new sawmill facility

Canfor Southern Pine has inaugurated a new sawmill complex in Axis, Alabama,…

Lumber Prices Waffle On Political Uncertainty

As January drew to a close most benchmark softwood lumber commodity prices continued flat, staying on-trend to the waning weeks of 2024. Conversations circled around the repeated threats of tariffs. Some operators chose to veer on the side of caution, making plans only one-week out. While others maintained their usual habit of buying, or selling, […] The post Lumber Prices Waffle On Political Uncertainty first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Setra plans potential sale of Malå sawmill in 2025

Setra Group AB is considering selling its sawmill in Malå, Sweden, during 2025,…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 6, 2025: US$482 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbmThis is up +0.4%, or +$2, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is up +0.4%, or +$2, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 6, 2025: US$482 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Stable Lumber Prices Continue Well Into January 2025

Even while bilateral trade issues caused confusion and alarm throughout North American industry — forestry players and sawmills included — prices of most softwood lumber commodities continued stable well into January. Many attitudes reflected caution; with some customers choosing to keep purchases to immediate needs only, while others booked orders for two months in advance […] The post Stable Lumber Prices Continue Well Into January 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Jan 31, 2025: US$480 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 31, 2025 is: US$480 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 31, 2025 is: US$480 mfbmThis is down -0.2%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$481.This is flat from one month ago when it was US$480. For information […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Jan 31, 2025: US$480 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Ziegler acquisition propels Rettenmeier into the forefront of the European sawmill industry

The Rettenmeier Group has officially acquired significant parts of the insolvent Ziegler…

HMS-Holz closes sawmill in Kleinwallstadt

The shareholders’ meeting of HMS-Holz GmbH, based in Kleinwallstadt, Bavaria, has decided…

Lumber Prices Maintain Even Levels

January 2025 marched on to demonstrate a good stability of lumber prices, even as possible looming trade barriers were discussed by politicians. The generally even-keel of most construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices across North America that was established at the end of last year continued into this year. Indeed, the annual seasonal price changes, […] The post Lumber Prices Maintain Even Levels first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.