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U.S. and European lumber price increases lift Mercer’s wood segment performance

Mercer International, one of North America’s leading pulp and lumber producers, reported…

Sveaskog’s sale of Setra shares is complete

At the end of last year, it became known that Sveaskog intended…

Forest products spared in US-EU tariff dispute—for now

Following the US administration’s announcement to impose US tariffs of 25% on…

China takes the lead over Germany in exports of woodworking machinery

In 2024, Italy exported €1.55bn worth of goods, down 8% from €1.69bn…

Price pressure on the European pallet business in recent months

The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (Fefpeb) has highlighted…

Stora Enso expands sawmill footprint in Finland

Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala, adding…

Metsä Group sees muted wood market, sawn timber prices rise despite sluggish demand

Metsä Group reported weak first-quarter results in its wood-related business segments, citing…

Sweden’s roundwood prices rise in Q1 2025, driven by high demand

Roundwood prices in Sweden rose sharply in the first quarter of 2025,…

Derome inaugurates new sawing line

Swedish wood industry group Derome has inaugurated a new sawing line at…

Report: Finland’s forestry sector faces severe labour shortage, needs foreign workers

A consultancy firm calls on the state to provide funding for seasonal…