German pallet industry’s output boosted by 4.2 %

22.11.2018 − After +5 % in the first quarter, output by the German pallet industry in the second quarter was 3.4 % higher than a year earlier at 28.62m flat and box pallets. » more

Forte records turnover decline in third quarter

22.11.2018 − According to preliminary information, turnover of Polish Forte declined by 4.5% to PLN256m in the third quarter. » more

Södra to shut down parquet production at Berg & Berg

22.11.2018 − Following the failure of the sales plans that have been pursued for some time, Swedish Södra intends to discontinue the activities of the parquet manufacturer Berg & Berg.» more

Hexion can increase revenue through cost sharing

20.11.2018 − As in the previous quarters, the sales development of the US resin producer Hexion in the third quarter was mainly determined by the passing on of higher raw material costs. » more

Worldwide DIY turnover increased to € 589 billion

20.11.2018 − According to estimates by the industry association Fediyma, a total of € 589bn was sold on the global DIY market in 2017. » more

Slower growth in the market for decor paper

19.11.2018 − The upward trend that has lasted on worldwide decor paper markets (excluding China) since 2013 continued last year, albeit at a slower pace. » more

Latvian companies increase sales by 20%

19.11.2018 − In the second quarter Latvian sawmills and industrial planing mills increased their sales volume by 20% to €266.3m vis à vis the comparative quarter of the preceding year. » more