Setra is inaugurating a new processing machine for cross-laminated timber, doubling the capacity of its CLT factory in Långshyttan.
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Belarus Circumventing EU Sanctions by Exporting Timber Though Poland Using False Documentation
An investigation published by Notes from Poland shows Belarus is circumventing EU sanctions by exporting timber into the bloc through Poland using false documentation suggesting it is from Kazakhstan.
EU’s Nature Restoration Plan Put on Indefinite Hold
A major European Union plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc and fight climate change was indefinitely postponed on Monday, The Associated Press reported.
Metsä Group to Construct Demo Plant for Lignin Refining in Connection With Its Äänekoski, Finland, Bioproduct Mill
Metsä Group will construct a demo plant for lignin refining in connection with its Äänekoski, Finland, bioproduct mill. The plant’s daily capacity will be two tons of the lignin product.
Latvia’s Stiga RM Plans to Expand Birch Plywood Production at Its Kuldīga Mill
Stiga RM plans to significantly expand its birch plywood mill in Kuldīga this year with an investment of more than 10.5 million euros, LSM reported.
Metsä Group to Temporarily Halt Production at Several Mills in Finland Due to Strikes
Metsä Group announced that production at various Finland-based board mills and sawmills will temporarily shut down due to ongoing strikes.
Victoria, Australia’s State-Owned Logging Company VicForests to Cease Operations on June 30th
VicForests has been responsible for forest management on behalf of the Victoria, Australia, government for the past 20 years, ABC News reported.
Australia Launches A$100 Million Forest and Wood Innovations Program
On Monday, the Albanese Government launched its $100 million (AUD) Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program.
Finland’s UPM Prepares to Temporarily Adjust Production Levels
Finland’s UPM announced that UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, and UPM Communication Papers will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline Month-Over-Month but Increase Year-Over-Year in January
The US exported 742,824.6 metric tons of wood pellets in January, down from 1.01 million metric tons in December, a Biomass Magazine review USDA data shows.