Kronospan completes acquisition of ZG timber’s Sebeș sawmill in Romania

Kronospan has completed its acquisition of the Sebeș sawmill, formerly part of…

Swedish sawmills poised for recovery in 2026 after historic downturn

Sweden’s sawmill industry has been operating in a deep recession that began…

Koskisen: New investment raises sawmill capacity by 15 percent

Koskisen is investing in new channel dryers at its Järvelä sawmill, aiming…

Lumber Prices Drop Slightly as Winter Weather Approaches

Two major wood industry conventions at the beginning of November took many lumber sellers away from their desks. While sawmill folks and wholesalers alike mingled at annual association meetings, demand continued very soft. Even with the latest round of curtailments, inventories throughout the supply chain were enough to serve the small orders that did finally […] The post Lumber Prices Drop Slightly as Winter Weather Approaches first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Softwood Lumber Market and Prices: Mid-Nov 2025 (video)

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Sawmill in Sweden to close, citing “incredibly difficult” conditions

After more than 100 years of operation, Bergkvist Siljan has announced the…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 14, 2025: US$464 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 14, 2025 is: US$464 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 14, 2025 is: US$464 mfbmThis is down -3%, or -$15, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is down -11%, or -$59, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index November 14, 2025: US$464 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Polish sawmill company in difficulty hit by timber shortages and falling margins

Klon S.A., a Polish sawmill company, reported a net loss of PLN…

Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: Oct 2025

With Madison’s Sawmill Lookout, you will save time and money by getting the latest information on lumber production volume changes at US and Canadian sawmills straight into your inbox: Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout is our newest monthly publication, tracking sawmill curtailment news for you! Each month, be the first to find out about curtailments, downtime, […] The post Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: Oct 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Usual Seasonal Downturn Brings Softer Lumber Prices

October 2025 drew to a close with the usual seasonal slowdown in lumber buying thus some price softness. However, current levels are somewhat higher than the same week last year and in 2023. Indeed, for benchmark softwood lumber commodity item Western SPF 2×4 this price was up +16% compared to the end of October 2024 […] The post Usual Seasonal Downturn Brings Softer Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.