Blumer Lehmann to open new timber construction production facility in Germany

Swiss timber construction company Blumer Lehmann is expanding its presence in Germany…

Swedish timber trader files for bankruptcy after suspected fraud and timber theft

A Swedish timber trading company has filed for bankruptcy after uncovering suspicious…

Production to temporarily stop at Stora Enso’s sawmill

Stora Enso will suspend production at its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi for…

US demand for EU softwood lumber weakens sharply

EU softwood lumber exports to the United States fell sharply in the…

Metsä Wood to cut 100 positions following restructuring talks

Metsä Wood will reduce approximately 100 positions in Finland and Estonia following…

North American lumber prices show mixed movement at the end of May

North American lumber markets ended May with a mixed performance, as benchmark…

Schilliger Holz is starting production of wood fibre insulation boards

Swiss timber company Schilliger has started producing wood fibre insulation boards at…

European softwood lumber price assessment in May 2026

European softwood lumber markets entered the second quarter of 2026 on a…

German sawmill industry warns of deeper crisis as insolvency risks grow

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

Chile seizes ‘historic’ 100 tons of drugs hidden in lumber destined for Europe

Chilean authorities have announced the seizure of more than 100 tonnes of…