Eurobois 2026: French sawmilling sector at a crossroads as production falls and imports rise

France’s sawmilling industry is entering a decisive decade, caught between structural decline…

Setra increases sales – but results fall sharply

The operating result of Setra Group deteriorated significantly in 2025, with losses…

German sawmills warn of crisis as log prices climb to new records

Benchmark prices for softwood sawlogs have climbed to an all-time high in…

Baltic sawmills maintain disciplined pricing at start of 2026

Lumber prices in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania at the beginning of 2026…

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reports US$751m loss in Q4 on heavy impairments

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported a net loss of US$751 million…

Boom or dust? Tariffs support one US sawmill while raising uncertainty across the sector

Tariffs on Canadian lumber imports are reshaping conditions for parts of the…

Stora Enso boosts revenue despite low prices, flags volatile outlook for 2026

Stora Enso reported higher full-year sales in 2025 despite persistently weak market…

Glennon Brothers acquires UK sawmiller Pontrilas Group

Glennon Brothers has completed the acquisition of the Hereford-based Pontrilas Group, adding…

Log cartel case: damage claims against German states enter decisive phase

A long-running dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices in the marketing of softwood…

Production discipline reshapes the outlook for Swedish sawmills in 2026

After a grueling year of production cuts and squeezed margins, the global…