China’s timber market shows signs of recovery

In the third quarter of 2024, China’s timber imports reached 15.52 million…

Versowood facing harsh realities

Finland’s largest sawmill company, Versowood, reported grim but positive financial results for…

Austrian and German sawmill industry welcome EUDR deadline extension and repair

The European Parliament has voted to extend the deadline for implementing the…

Kika/Leiner furniture chain insolvent again

Austrian furniture chain Kika/Leiner has again applied for bankruptcy after an attempt…

Where is the oak market heading in France?

The era of frenzied demand for oak in France is over, as…

Cautious optimism for 2025 UK wood imports

Timber imports to the UK have continued to stabilise during 2024, following…

Weak market pushes John Deere to start layoffs

John Deere Forestry oy starts change negotiations about possible layoffs at the…

Arauco orders new OSB plant from Dieffenbacher

Arauco has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply a new OSB plant at its…

Rising log prices challenge Finnish sawmills: a difficult equation for companies

The Finnish sawmill industry is feeling the pressure of rising log prices,…

Trump tariffs could result in homebuilder price increases

Donald Trump has always been vocal about his trade policies. His return…