News
New study on effects of mountain pine beetle infestation
A new study on the effects of the mountain pine beetle infestation on the British Columbia (BC) timber industry will be published in early 2012 by Wood Markets Group. Wood Markets has hinted that fewer pine forests could be affected up to 2020 than originally predicted.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Steico reports reduced profits
German wood fibre insulation and I-joist manufacturer Steico has reported reduced profits on the back of increased competition and a poorer economic climate for its products.Profits before interest and tax were €7.2m for the first nine months (2010: €8.1m), while sales increased 13.9% to €110.7m (2010: €97.2m).
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Nordlam expands glulam production
Nordlam is to construct a second glulam line at its Magdeburg facility, Germany. The company said that the 60,000m³ line would be operational around the end of 2012. Smaller glulam cross sections will be made by the line.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Egger’s new wood recycling plant is opened
A new £3m wood recycling facility will turn old pallets, furniture and other waste timber into wood chip raw material for Egger’s particleboard factory in Barony in the north of England.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Raute receive over €16m orders from Chile
Raute Corporation has received orders worth over €16m from CMPC Maderas SA in Chile for plywood mill equipment.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Weyerhaeuser joins the TTF
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) says its influence is growing after welcoming Weyerhaeuser as an overseas associate member.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Plywood competitor panel production doubles
Production capacity of a UK plywood replacement panel product business is being doubled to meet increasing demand.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Kronosopan takes train from Devon to Wales
Kronospan is switching from road to rail to transport logs from Devon to its particleboard plant in Chirk, North Wales. The company has signed a three-year contract for the route with timber-haulage specialists Colas.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
China timber product exports reach US$31.5bn
China’s total forest product exports were valued at US$31.5bn in the first nine months of 2011, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market report.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Sonae restarts particleboard production at Knowsley
Sonae Industria (UK) Ltd has restarted particleboard production at Knowsley following completion of a £25m initial phase of reconstruction after a serious fire in June.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
