Exports of lumber from Lithuania increase 24% from January to …
Dec 17, 2024 · Germany led Lithuania"s lumber exports with a 14% share. From January to October 2024, Lithuania's lumber exports rose 24% year-on-year to 967 thousand m3.
Builder confidence steady at 46, future sales expectations rise to …
Dec 17, 2024 · Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes remained unchanged at 46 in December, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Despite concerns over high mortgage rates, elevated construction costs, and a lack of buildable lots, optimism for sales expectations rose three points to 66, reaching its highest level since April 2022, the National ...
FSC extends blockage of Chinese bamboo plywood manufacturer …
Dec 12, 2024 · The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has extended the blockage of Zhejiang Anji Double Tiger Bamboo & Wood Industry Co., Ltd. (Anji Double Tiger) and its alias, Zhejiang Anji Shuanghu Bamboo & Wood Industry Co., Ltd. (Anji Shuanghu), until July 2027.
Exports of lumber from European Union to Morocco grow 26% in …
Dec 17, 2024 · In October 2024, the exports of lumber from European Union to Morocco expanded 26% year-on-year to 1...
Sundher Timber Products expands U.S. operations with Great …
Dec 17, 2024 · Sundher Timber Products, a British Columbia-based specialty wood products manufacturer, has acquired Great Western Lumber in Everson, Washington, expanding its U.S. operations and custom processing services, Business in Vancouver reported.The acquisition strengthens Sundher Timber’s market share for Coastal Douglas Fir, West Coast Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar products, ranging from high ...
United Kingdom wood chip imports more than triple in October
Dec 13, 2024 · United Kingdom's wood chip imports more than tripled year-on-year in October 2024, reaching 14.5 tho...
Year in review: Key events in forest industry that captivated …
Dec 31, 2024 · Stable prices for timber and lumber in the U.S. Scott Reaves of Domain Timber Advisors shared projections for the U.S. timber market, indicating minimal price movements and subdued demand due to high interest rates and an economic downturn. By the end of the year, these forecasts were correct: lumber prices stabilized at $400 per thousand board feet, with a slight increase at the end of the year.
Södra introduces AI system for driver assistance in forestry …
Dec 11, 2024 · The system includes cloud-based services that enable detailed data collection on each individual tree. This data is delivered to forest owners in reports that highlight harvested and retained trees, ensuring thinning work aligns with the local growth potential of the forest stand.
Owner of Europe’s largest sawmill files for bankruptcy
Nov 26, 2024 · The Ziegler Group, one of Europe’s largest wood industry enterprises, has filed for bankruptcy through its parent company, Ziegler Holding GmbH.
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 50.3% in November, …
Dec 4, 2024 · Among the sub-indexes, the production index rose by 0.4 percentage points to 52.4%, indicating increased production activity. The new order index climbed 0.8 percentage points to 50.8%, reflecting a rebound in market demand.