Sawmilling

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  • May 22, 2012 17:05

    Laesti starts second sawmill in Estonian

    Norvik Timber Industries' Estonian subsidiary Laesti started its second sawmill in Sauga on the 26th of April. The opening ceremony was attended by about 150 people. The sawmill will increase Laesti's annual production to... [more...]

  • 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 21, 2012 15:00

    Construction output up by 12.4%

    In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production rose by 12.4% in the euro area in March 2012, compared with the previous month. The highest increases were registered in Germany (+30.7%), France (+17.8%), the United Kingdom (+14.8%) and Italy (+9.5%)... [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 10:29

    American species gaining popularity in Australia

    Over the past few years, and particularly during the past two years, as the US and Australian dollars have remained close to parity, demand for American hardwoods in Australia has grown significantly. The total value of shipments to Australia increased by 15%... [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 14:22

    Sources for two latest sawmill blasts identified

    As WorkSafeBC reported Monday the ignition sources for the two latest sawmill blasts are identified. While the investigations are ongoing sawmills in the area are facing rising premiums asked by insurance companies... [more...]

  • May 16, 2012 14:06

    GUNNS sells Heyfield hardwood sawmill

    GUNNS Ltd has sold the Heyfield hardwood sawmill to a Melbourne based consortium for an undisclosed amount believed to approximately $28 million. The sale is expected to complete in late May 2012 [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...]