Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill aimed at supporting wood pellet manufacturing through permitting and workforce measures.
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Finland’s Koskisen Commissions New Channel Kilns at Järvelä Sawmill
Koskisen commissioned new channel kilns at its Järvelä sawmill, increasing drying capacity 15% as it targets 450,000 cubic meters of output.
European Parliament Approves US Trade Deal to Lower Tariffs
European Parliament lawmakers approved a US-EU trade deal to lower tariffs and ease access for US goods, DW reported. Member states must still sign off.
UPM Announces Temporary Curtailments at Finnish Pulp Mills
UPM will temporarily shut its Kaukas pulp mill for about six weeks starting August 3 and is planning a potential October curtailment at Pietarsaari.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline in April
US wood pellet exports totaled 933,792.6 metric tons in April, down 15% from March but up 10% from year-ago levels, the USDA and Biomass Magazine reported.
PF Olsen and Forest360 Merge to Form Stand Forestry
PF Olsen and Forest360 merged to form Stand Forestry, New Zealand’s largest independent forestry manager.
BrasPine Plans $250 Million Sawmill Investment in Uruguay
BrasPine plans to invest $250 million in a new sawmill in Rivera, Uruguay, using locally sourced pine.
European Wood-Based Panel Production and Consumption Rise in 2025
European wood-based panel production rose 3.0% to 59.6 million cubic meters in 2025, while consumption also increased 3.0%, the European Panel Federation and Timber Trades Journal reported.
Stora Enso Plans Two-Month Shutdown at Veitsiluoto Sawmill in Finland
Stora Enso will suspend operations at its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, Finland, in August, with layoffs expected to last until the beginning of October.
New Zealand Backs Forest-Sector Innovation With Mass Timber Project
New Zealand is investing NZ$3.2 million in a mass timber modular construction project aimed at boosting domestic processing, jobs, and forestry value.