China’s log inventory may rise sharply in early 2025 due to …
Nov 29, 2024 · China’s log inventory may rise sharply in early 2025 due to seasonal supply-demand imbalance
Egypt multiplies hardwood plywood exports to EU by 66 times, …
Nov 26, 2024 · Egypt’s hardwood plywood exports to the European Union increased 66 times year-on-year in January-August 2024, reaching 6 thousand m3. The export value totaled $5.4 million during this period, marking a significant shift toward regular supply to EU markets, according to Lesprom Analytics. The average price of plywood was set at $910 per m3. ...
Valmet upgrades shoe press roll at Mercer Stendal"s pulp …
Nov 29, 2024 · Valmet will deliver a SymBelt Shoe Press Roll upgrade with Valmet Black Belt shoe press belt and SymBelt services to Mercer Stendal pulp mill in Germany. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will take place during the mill’s annual shutdown in the Q4 2025. The SymBelt Shoe Press Roll upgrade consists of a specially designed SymBelt Pin Head, ensuring an accurate belt ...
Glatfelter completes merger with Berry’s health and hygiene …
Nov 26, 2024 · Glatfelter Corporation announces the successful completion of the merger between Berry Global Group Inc.’s Health, Hygiene and Specialties Global Nonwovens and Films business (HHNF Business) and Glatfelter, resulting in the creation of Magnera, the largest nonwovens company in the world, with a broad platform of solutions for …
French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin continues operations in Russia …
Jun 18, 2024 · French home improvement and construction retailer Leroy Merlin will rebrand and continue its operations in Russia under the name Lemana PRO, the company announced. The rebranding process will be gradual, with the first stores to be updated by the end of 2024 and full completion expected by 2025. The company will also update its logo. "The brand change will not affect the current operations ...
U.S. kitchen cabinet sales down 3.4% in October - lesprom.com
Nov 28, 2024 · Cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales of were down 3.4% for October 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA).. The total sales reported by respondents for October amounted to $228.7 thousand.
U.S. outlines six-point policy framework to curb deforestation …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Biden-Harris Administration has released a six-point policy framework to curb the importation of deforestation-linked commodities, particularly agricultural products. Developed under Executive Order 14072, the framework aims to halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030. The U.S. will explore ...
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.
Lumber supply-demand balance potentially achieved
Nov 27, 2024 · In the week ending November 15, 2024, the price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$460 mfbm. This is up +$16, or +4%, from the previous week when it was $444, said weekly forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter.
Susanna Rinne takes interim leadership of UPM Plywood from …
Dec 2, 2024 · Rinne steps into Executive Vice President role as Mika Kekki transitions to UPM Specialty Papers Susanna Rinne will assume the role of interim Executive Vice President of UPM Plywood business area effective 1 January 2025.