German pellet prices edge upward as demand builds

Wood pellet prices in Germany rose in August 2025, emerging from their…

Komatsu Forest lays off 90 workers at Umeå plant

Komatsu Forest has issued layoff notices to 90 employees at its Umeå…

German sawmills undersupplied

In an open letter at the end of August, Dr. Stephan Lang,…

Lumber prices steady in North America despite tariffs, wildfires and futures drop

Lumber prices across North America held steady in mid-August, even as softwood…

European furniture industry responds to Trump’s decision on furniture tariffs

The European furniture industry’s collaborative organisation (EFIC), voices concern over possible new…

Softwood log prices hit record highs in France as lumber market weakens

France’s softwood market in 2025 is characterised by soaring log prices and…

Kronospan Holdings’ key figures have declined as price pressure weighs on European panel markets

Kronospan Holdings Ltd. posted a decline in revenue for the financial year…

Koskisen progresses with Järvelä sawmill expansion

The Finnish wood products company Koskisen is progressing with the growth of…

What’s the economic impact of sawmill closures?

When a sawmill closes, the effects reverberate throughout the local economy. And…

Germany’s softwood lumber exports pivot to US as European demand weakens

Germany exported about 4.73 million cubic meters (cbm) of softwood lumber in…