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Vida closes two mills but continues investing in production growth

Just weeks after announcing the closure of two Swedish sawmills, Vida is…

Market Watch: Spring recovery fails to materialize in European lumber market

The recovery many European sawmills had been counting on this spring has…

Vida closes two mills but continues investing in production growth

Just weeks after announcing the closure of two Swedish sawmills, Vida is…

German sawmill industry warns of deeper crisis as insolvency risks grow

Germany’s sawmill and wood industry is facing mounting pressure, with production expected…

Stora Enso boosts wood procurement volumes despite slower Finnish timber market

Stora Enso increased its wood procurement volume by 6.3% year-on-year to approximately…

Finland’s forest sector faces weaker exports and a difficult year ahead

Finland’s forest industry started 2026 with weaker export volumes across most major…

German sawmills form united front as log prices test market limits

German sawmills are increasingly coordinating their purchasing strategies as they seek relief…

Higher oil prices could reshape the economics of Swedish sawmills

The recent rise in oil prices following tensions in the Middle East…

Swedish sawmills could be bracing for years of restructuring

The closure of Vida’s sawmills in Orrefors and Urshult is seen as…

German sawmills grow cautious as high log prices squeeze margins

Germany’s roundwood market is entering a more cautious phase after an extended…