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Pulp and Paper

Ahlstrom to divest Aspa pulp mill to Sweden Timber

Ahlstrom has signed an agreement to divest its Aspa pulp mill in Sweden to Sweden Timber. The agreement includes the pulp mill and all its operations... [more...]

Forestry

Central/West Africa: Wood product export market update

The Azobe market in the Netherlands is buoyant, especially for large sizes used in dragline mats. Prices are rising due to stronger demand, partly driven by wind turbine installations across Europe.... [more...]

Interior

Ikea reports 5% fall in sales

Ikea reported retail sales at EUR 39.6 billion for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), a 5% decline from EUR 41.7 billion in FY23.... [more...]

Wood Construction

German residential construction less pessimistic

The lack of orders in German residential construction worsened in September. 52.9% of companies reported this, compared to 50.6% in August.... [more...]

Forestry

Hurricane Helene causes significant timber losses in Georgia

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has reported an estimated impact of $1.28 billion on timber resources due to Hurricane Helene, which recently swept through the state.... [more...]

Interior

Koelnmesse cancels IMM Cologne 2025

IMM Cologne 2025 programed for January has been canceled.... [more...]

Wood Construction

Renggli opens wood module plant in Germany

According to the company, Germany's largest timber module plant was opened in Eberswalde near Berlin a few days ago.... [more...]

Forestry

Chinese back UAE timber industrial zone

China’s Shandong Timber and Wood Products Association (STWPA) has signed an agreement to invest US$360 million in the establishment of the China-UAE Shandong Industrial Zone in Ras Al Khaimah.... [more...]

Machinery News

German woodworking machinery production expected to drop 15% this year

VDMA (German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association) Woodworking Machinery has retracted its forecast for 2024, expecting a 15% decline in production, down to EUR 3.6 billion in Germany... [more...]

Market Prices

Western Forest Products announces significant reduction in lumber production

Western Forest Products Inc. announced a significant reduction in lumber production for the final quarter of 2024.... [more...]

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Special Reports

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German forests store more carbon - but also less

German forests store more carbon - but also less

The results of the German Federal Forest Inventory 2022 were presented on October 8, 2024 at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture by Minister Cem Özdemir and the head of the Federal Forest Inventory at the Thünen Institute, Dr. Thomas Riedel. The results show - as was probably largely expected - an ambivalent picture. In addition, there is a questionable focus in the interpretation of these figures during the presentation. At least: On the plus side, the forests have become more structurally rich - in terms of age and species - and there is more forested area.... [ more...]

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EU Commission wants to postpone the start of EUDR application

EU Commission wants to postpone the start of EUDR application

The EU Commission has announced that it wants to postpone the application phase of the Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) by a year. If the EU Parliament and Council approve... [ more...]

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The 26th Intermob Fair: A platform for Turkish wood industry growth

The 26th Intermob Fair: A platform for Turkish wood industry growth

The 26th Intermob Fair, organized by RX Tüyap in cooperation with the Turkish Furniture Accessories Industrialists Association (MAKSDER) along with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Trade, took place between September 12-15, 2024 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul.... [ more...]

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