Sawmills calling for price increases averaging €7-8/m³

19.06.2013 − According to information from southern and western German sawmilling companies, business activity on the domestic markets has lost some of its impetus in the last six weeks. » more

Anthon providing Kronospan with a panel-sizing saw

19.06.2013 − Kronospan has ordered a panel-sizing saw from German Anthon GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau for the first time. » more

Trading in Munksjö shares under way since 7 June

19.06.2013 − Shares in Munksjö Oyi began trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki) on 7 June. » more

Parquet production in the FEP region below 2000 level

19.06.2013 − Following the collapse in 2008 and 2009 parquet production in 2012 in the countries covered by the Federation of the European Parquet Industry (FEP) declined again, by 4.7% to 68.3m m². » more

Fittings producers experiencing more stable order intake

13.06.2013 − After a largely poor first quarter of 2013, functional fittings manufacturers have recorded a slight improvement in order intake since April that is being attributed to two factors. » more

Prices for standard pallets to be raised sharply

13.06.2013 − Business activity on the central European markets for flat wood pallets is still moving at a satisfactory level in terms of volumes at the beginning of June. » more

GTF to pool the wood industry’s interests

12.06.2013 − A number of core issues for the Global Timber Forum (GTF) were identified at its first meeting on 22 and 23 May in Rome, the European Timber Federation reports.» more