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European Panel Federation appoints new chairman

The European Panel Federation (EPF) has announced the appointment of Pablo Figueroa López as its new chairman, succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.... [more...]

Weinig acquires grinding machine portfolio from Stähle-Hess

Weinig takes over the grinding machine portfolio from Stähle-Hess. After a technical integration phase, the Rotofinish, Gloria and Saturn machines will be produced in the Weinig Group from 2025 and offered under the WEINIG brand name.... [more...]

Billerud to sell its idled Wisconsin Rapids Mill

Billerud announced that it has reached terms with the Capital Recovery Group, LLC (CRG, LLC) for the sale of the idled Wisconsin Rapids Mill and related assets. ... [more...]

Rosboro invests in new GLT factory in Springfield

Stiles Machinery, in collaboration with Kallesoe, and System TM announces that Rosboro, North America’s largest producer of glued-laminated timber (GLT), has chosen the Homag Group members to deliver mass timber solutions for their new GLT factory in Springfield, Oregon, USA... [more...]

EU imports of tropical sawnwood declined 16% in 2023

The EU27 imported 848,000 cubic metres of tropical sawnwood in 2023, 16% less than the previous year. Import value of this commodity was US$782 million in 2023, 14% less than in 2022.... [more...]

Södra modernizes flue gas cleaning in Mörrum

Södra commissioned ANDRITZ to modernize three electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) in the caustic recovery boiler at the pulp mill in Mörrum.... [more...]

Metsä Board quits investment in Kaskinen folding boxboard mill

Metsä Board announced on 15 September 2022 that it will start pre-engineering for a new folding boxboard mill in Kaskinen, Finland.... [more...]

Production in construction up by 0.5% in the euro area and down by 1.0% in the EU

In January 2024, compared with December 2023, seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.5% in the euro area and decreased by 1.0% in the EU... [more...]

Kährs reports net sales fall by 35% in 2023

Kährs’ net sales decreased by 35 per cent in the fourth quarter, primarily due to continued weak demand in the residential segment compared to record-strong comparative figures.... [more...]

International Paper elects new CEO

International Paper announced that its board of directors has elected Andrew Silvernail as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive evaluation process.... [more...]

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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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