Vida closes two sawmills as southern Sweden faces growing sawlog shortages

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Swedish forest industry group Vida AB will permanently close its sawmills in Urshult and Orrefors after concluding that long-term log availability in southern Sweden can no longer support the company’s existing production structure. The decision affects around 75 employees directly … Continue reading →

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