Bergs Timber AB announced that it intends to cease operations at its sawmill in Estonia. The mill is operated by Bergs’ subsidiary Laesti. According to the press release, operations will conclude in August.
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End of Native Timber Harvesting in the State of Victoria, Australia, Forces Local Sawmill to Close
According to reporting by ABC News, one of the businesses that will be impacted by the end of native timber harvesting is Walker’s timber mill, located in Corryong, Victoria. The mill has been in continuous operation for over 58 years.
World’s First Date Palm Fronds MDF Plant Being Built in Egypt
Dieffenbacher has been selected to supply the world’s first plant for the production of MDF from date palm fonds to Egypt. The HDF/MDF facility is being built in the Toshka region and is scheduled to begin production in 2025.
UK’s Vistry Announces Reopening of Timber Frame Factory
Vistry, a top UK housebuilder and leader in partnership housing, announced it has reopened what is described as a “mega facility” in the East Midlands region, according to a report by Inside Housing.
US Wood Pellet Exports Increase in May
The US exported 820,057.5 metric tons of wood pellets in May, up from 720,209.2 metric tons of wood pellets in April. Compared to a year ago—740,605.0 metric tons—shipments were also higher.
Russian Timber Production Declined Between January and May
According to Rosstat and Global Wood Trade Network, Russian timber production between January and May declined by 10.1% year-over-year to 11.5 million cubic meters.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Declined Year-Over-Year in May 2023
According to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) in May 2023 Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) […]
Enviva Breaks Ground on its Eleventh and Largest Pellet Plant in Sumter County, Alabama
Enviva broke ground on its eleventh and newest plant on Wednesday (6-28-23), at the Epes Industrial Park located in Sumter […]
The European Panel Federation Reports European Wood-Based Panel Consumption Declined in 2022
According to figures released on Friday (6-2-23), by the European Panel Federation (EPF), European wood-based panel production declined by 7.8%. […]
Suzano to Build Eucalyptus Nursery With a Capacity of 35 Million Seedlings per Year
Suzano announced that it is building a nursery with a capacity of 35 million eucalyptus seedlings per year that will meet the demand of the massive forest of its new factory in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil.