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Schweighofer changes name to HS Timber Group
Austria-based Holzindustrie Schweighofer Group, one of Europe’s largest timber processors, is renaming itself the HS Timber Group.
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Austria-based Holzindustrie Schweighofer Group, one of Europe’s largest timber processors, is renaming itself the HS Timber Group.
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Nordic sawmill curtailments continue
Nordic sawmillers have reported weaker results and curtailment of production to manage lower prices, oversupply and weakening demand amid a background of uncertain global economic conditions.
Nordic sawmillers have reported weaker results and curtailment of production to manage lower prices, oversupply and weakening demand amid a background of uncertain global economic conditions.
Ireland homegrown timber marketing strategy launched
A marketing strategy has been launched to support and drive the Irish forest products industry in key end use markets.
A marketing strategy has been launched to support and drive the Irish forest products industry in key end use markets.
Metsa Wood’s new UK terminal to open at Ipswich
Metsä Wood is opening a new terminal in the UK for landed joinery sales at Ipswich, Suffolk on November 1.
Metsä Wood is opening a new terminal in the UK for landed joinery sales at Ipswich, Suffolk on November 1.
International Softwood Conference hears about market deceleration
Market deceleration and long-term raw material challenges were key points shared at this year’s International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Antwerp.
Market deceleration and long-term raw material challenges were key points shared at this year’s International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Antwerp.
Setra records SEK22m operating loss in Q3
Swedish wood product manufacturing giant Setra says challenging market conditions has led to a SEK22m operating loss in Q3.
Swedish wood product manufacturing giant Setra says challenging market conditions has led to a SEK22m operating loss in Q3.
Last chance to enter TTJ Awards 2019 judged categories!
Judged entries for the TTJ Awards 2019 need to be submitted by close of play on Monday July 22.
Judged entries for the TTJ Awards 2019 need to be submitted by close of play on Monday July 22.
Bergs adds planing mill and pellet facility through takeover
Swedish sawmiller Bergs Timber AB has acquired AB Fogelfors Bruk, which comprises a planing mill and a wood pellet / heating log production plant.
Swedish sawmiller Bergs Timber AB has acquired AB Fogelfors Bruk, which comprises a planing mill and a wood pellet / heating log production plant.
Sodra posts strong result in declining market
The lower price for sawn timber has impacted Sodra Wood’s half-year financial performance.
The lower price for sawn timber has impacted Sodra Wood’s half-year financial performance.
Holmen timber profits up despite weaker selling prices
Swedish forest products producer Holmen has reported improved operating profits in Q1 within its wood products division.
Swedish forest products producer Holmen has reported improved operating profits in Q1 within its wood products division.
African hardwood business reports better year
International African hardwood focused business Woodbois has posted a big increase in revenue and a cut in its pre-tax losses.
International African hardwood focused business Woodbois has posted a big increase in revenue and a cut in its pre-tax losses.
TTJ Awards voting under way!
Voting has got under way in the TTJ Awards 2019 voted categories.
Voting has got under way in the TTJ Awards 2019 voted categories.
UK softwood market prospects to improve if Brexit deal struck
Surprisingly positive UK softwood forecasts were shared at the Timber Trade Federation’s (TTF) UK Softwood Conference last week.
Surprisingly positive UK softwood forecasts were shared at the Timber Trade Federation’s (TTF) UK Softwood Conference last week.
GP Wood worker dies after accident at Enniskeane mill
GP Wood has confirmed that one of its workers has died following an accident on February 26 at its Enniskeane mill in west Cork.
GP Wood has confirmed that one of its workers has died following an accident on February 26 at its Enniskeane mill in west Cork.
Stora Enso grows profits
Stora Enso recorded a 63% growth in pre-tax profits to €1.2bn in 2018 (2017: €742m).
Stora Enso recorded a 63% growth in pre-tax profits to €1.2bn in 2018 (2017: €742m).
Setra reports growth in annual profits
Swedish wood products company Setra has reported a near doubling of annual operating profits to SKr310m, (2017: SKr159m) for 2018.
Swedish wood products company Setra has reported a near doubling of annual operating profits to SKr310m, (2017: SKr159m) for 2018.
SCA Wood inaugurates new SKr80m Tunadal planing line
SCA Wood’s new SKr80m planing mill at Tunadal has been inaugurated.
SCA Wood’s new SKr80m planing mill at Tunadal has been inaugurated.
Setra reports SKr287m operating profit
Swedish wood products company Setra is reporting an operating profit of SKr287m (2017: SKr107m) for the period JanuarySeptember 2018.
Swedish wood products company Setra is reporting an operating profit of SKr287m (2017: SKr107m) for the period JanuarySeptember 2018.
Softwood exports grow, says latest report
Exports of softwood lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic countries have increased due to high demand for wood in Asia and Europe in early 2018, while Canadian exports fell to the lowest levels in five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
Exports of softwood lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic countries have increased due to high demand for wood in Asia and Europe in early 2018, while Canadian exports fell to the lowest levels in five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
