Turkey: Competition Authority imposed fine of 270m lire

16.04.2021 − The Turkish Competition Authority wrapped up an investigation into 13 wood-based panel manufacturers from Turkey and the Turkish wood-based panel association during the first quarter.» more

Another change of ownership at Cabinetworks Group

16.04.2021 − Private equity company American Industrial Partners (AIP) is to sell The Cabinetworks Group to Platinum Equity. » more

No roundwood imports possible from North America

16.04.2021 − Oak roundwood imports to the European Union (EU) from North America came to a standstill in the first quarter.» more

SCM Group expands portfolio for CLT processing

16.04.2021 − SCM Group has added the “Area XL” CNC machining centre to its existing product portfolio of plants for processing cross-laminated timber (CLT) elements. » more

Slump in profits registered by Ponsse in 2020

15.04.2021 − The pre-tax profit of Ponsse slumped by over 40 % in its business year 2020 to €39.6m. » more

Decor paper: Logistics issues hamper overseas shipments

14.04.2021 − A scarcity of container capacity and an ensuing spike in freight rates, especially when doing business with Asia, have made it harder to deliver decor paper overseas, as well.» more

Appeal against Unilin’s Chinese patent rejected

12.04.2021 − The Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has confirmed patent CN 101023230 held by Unilin in a decision published on 24 March. » more