Anti-dumping proceedings affecting DEG availability

18.01.2021 − An anti-dumping investigation that the European Commission launched into monoethylene glycol (MEG) imports has meant that the supply situation for diethylene glycol (DEG) has taken another turn for...» more

Further increases in Scandinavians’ sawnwood prices

18.01.2021 − In the preliminary contracts for deliveries in the first quarter prices for planeable Scandinavian whitewood assortments were raised by an average of €18-20/m³.» more

Arbonia: Business picked up in the second half of the year

18.01.2021 − Arbonia is set to wrap up the second half of 2020 with a growth in revenues of around 2%.» more

Van Roje investing roughly €34m in CLT facility

15.01.2021 − I. van Roje & Sohn is building a cross-laminated timber (CLT) works with an annual capacity of 75,000 m³ in two-shift operation at its headquarters by the end of 2021. » more

British OSB imports rebounded in the third quarter

15.01.2021 − British particleboard, MDF/HDF and OSB imports did not fare quite as badly in the third quarter after declining by double-digit percentages in both of the first two quarters. » more

Kimball wrapped up Poppin acquisition in early December

15.01.2021 − Kimball International completed its takeover of Poppin in December after announcing this deal in early November. » more

German DIY sector expects growth in all areas

04.01.2021 − According to estimates by Klaus-Peter Teipel Research & Consulting, German DIY and garden stores have achieved growth of 13.7% to €26.1bn in 2020. » more