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Hoffmann Family of Companies acquires Besse Forest Products Group

The Hoffmann Family of Companies (HFOC) announces its acquisition of Besse Forest Products Group. This strategic move adds to HFOC’s portfolio, complementing their existing Ferche Millwork operations.... [more...]

EOS and CEI-Bois request ban on Japanese imports of Russian wood products

The European Organization of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois) are requesting a potential ban on Japanese imports of Russian wood products, including lumber and glue laminated timber.... [more...]

FAO: Global forest sector outlook 2050

The global threats to climate, biodiversity and a healthy environment are mainly caused by the excessive use of non-renewable materials. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and Unique Consultancy, elaborated a Global Forest Sector Outlook 2050 to assess the capacity of wood supply to support a sustainable bioeconomy. ... [more...]

LIGNA to celebrate its 50th Anniversary

The woodworking community is gearing up to celebrate a significant milestone: Ligna's 50th anniversary in 2025.... [more...]

Slovenia: Sharp drop in value of purchased roundwood

Euro 2.7 million of roundwood was purchased from Slovenian private owners in December 2023, which was about 38% less than a month before (due to lower quantities of purchased roundwood),... [more...]

Masisa sales down 34,9% in 2023

Masisa S.A. has released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.... [more...]

Mondi and DS Smith reach agreement in principle

The Boards of Mondi and DS Smith announced that they have reached an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of a possible all share offer by Mondi for DS Smith... [more...]

China's log imports fall in 2023

China's log imports fall in 2023. China's log imports in 2023 totalled 38.03 million cubic metres, valued at $6.383 billion, a 13% year-on-year decline in volume and a 25% year-on-year decline in value, according to Chinese customs data.... [more...]

NAHB: U.S. multifamily housing construction will decline in 2024

Multifamily housing starts are predicted to decline in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will hold steady this year.... [more...]

Vietnam: Wood product export target at US$16 billion in 2024

Vietnam has targeted earning US$16 billion from the export of wood and wood products this year given the prospects in certain markets according the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).... [more...]

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Special Reports

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The European Woodworking Industries express great concern about EUDR

The European Woodworking Industries are greatly concerned regarding information disclosed about the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR)...... [ more...]

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German sawmill association reacts to EUDR

After the completion of the test phase for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) last week and the renewed postponement of the vote on the EU Supply Chain Directive, the German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) reiterates its criticism of the projects and warns of distortions for forest and wood industry.... [ more...]

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ETIC steps up to remind the European Timber Industry is undoubtedly part of the solution to achieve a carbon-neutral economy

ETIC, the European Timber Industries Confederation, replies to recent false and biased allegations on negative effects of use of wood.... [ more...]


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