Forestry

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  • May 22, 2012 08:17

    U.S. softwood and panel markets - week 20, 2012

    Framing lumber trading quieted at the mill level, as buyers were cautious about placing orders for shipments beyond the first week of June... [more...]

  • May 18, 2012 19:55

    Germany: Pellet production reaches record

    The German Association for Wood Fuel and Pellets (DEPV: Deutsche Energieholz- und Pellet-Verband) announces that 490 000 pellets were made during the period January 2012-March 2012. The pellet production has never been so high in the first quarter. In 2012 the... [more...]

  • May 18, 2012 13:26

    No market shutdown for Södra Timber

    Södra Timber has decided not to implement any market shutdown ahead of the summer. This decision means that all softwood sawmills will just be closing for the summer holidays as usual. However, it is not possible to rule... [more...]

  • May 18, 2012 13:22

    Stefan Olsson new to Board at Södra

    Stefan Olsson has been elected as a new Board member at Södra. Stefan is a Master of Science and has spent many years working for ABB. He has been the CEO for Nexans Sweden since 2006. As well as years of experience... [more...]

  • May 17, 2012 09:56

    Latvia: sharp reduction in log exports

    Latvia exported until beginning of March 2012 572.000 cbm, 25% less logs than during the same period of the previous year. The exports of softwood logs decreased by 1% reaching 40 000 cbm, those of industrial... [more...]

  • May 16, 2012 16:39

    Deere Posts Record Earnings of $1.056 Billion

    Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $1.056 billion for the second quarter ended April 30, compared with $904.3 million for the same period last year. Construction and forestry sales increased 26 percent for the quarter. After considerable growth in 2011, world forestry markets are projected to be about the same for 2012. Weakness in Europe is being offset by improvement in other international markets. [more...]

  • May 16, 2012 11:58

    Rougier Africa division +12,6% in first quarter

    Rougier generated €37.2 million in revenues over the first quarter of 2012, up 7.7% in relation to the first quarter of 2011. Its Africa International division recorded €28.3 million in quarterly revenues, coming in 12.6% higher than the first quarter of 2011 while its Import-Distribution segment recorded €10.1 million in revenues (-12.6%) [more...]

  • May 15, 2012 21:31

    U.S. softwood and panel markets - week 19, 2012

    Framing lumber trading moderated following several weeks of hectic activity... [more...]

  • May 15, 2012 15:50

    Latvia: increase in timber exports

    The exports of timber from Latvia have reached a level of 317 000 m³ at the end of February 2012, noticeably more than the level reached at the same time period the year before. The exports of... [more...]

  • May 15, 2012 08:20

    Setra will close Horndal sawmill

    Setra is planning to close its Horndal sawmill in Avesta municipality, Sweden. A weak earnings development, a falling market for Horndal’s special product range and major investment needs are the background to this decision. Approximately 35 employees are affected. [more...]