German timber trade records 11% growth in 2011

22.02.2012 − The German Timber Trade Association GD Holz reports that total turnover generated by the German timber trade in 2011 showed year-on-year growth of roughly 11%.» more

Mercer invests roughly €40m in Stendal

22.02.2012 − In the first few weeks of 2012, and in connection with a planned extension of pulp and energy production, the pulp producer Mercer International announced extensive investments at its Stendal site...» more

Arauco has ordered new plant for Nueva Aldea mill

22.02.2012 − Paneles Arauco has ordered essential plant components for rebuilding its mill in Nueva Aldea that was destroyed by fire in early January with the Finnish company Raute.» more

IEA study working from assumption of global pellet capacity having risen to 30m t in 2011

21.02.2012 − Worldwide pellet production has increased sharply in the last few years and amounted to 14.4m t in 2010, roughly 13.5m t of which has been consumed. » more

Spano increases varnishing capacity by buying B&M

13.02.2012 − The Belgian company Spano Group. N.V. acquired all shares in the refining company B&M S.A. with effect from 5 February 2012. The two sides put pen to paper on 3 February. » more

Tarkett cuts work force in Hanaskog by almost a quarter

08.02.2012 − Tarkett intends to implement various restructuring and cost-cutting measures at its multi-layer parquet plant in Hanaskog. » more

Ikea group has achieved global profit of almost €3bn in 2010/2011 financial year

08.02.2012 − The Ikea group once again improved its key results figures on an over-proportional scale to its turnover in the 2010/2011 financial year.» more