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.
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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.
UK Construction Activity Expected to Contract Further During Remainder of 2023
Industry analyst Glenigan said on Thursday in a report featured in Construction News that new construction work in the UK will dry up so much in 2023 that it will take more than two years to recover.
Garnica to Build New Plywood Factory in Uruguay
Garnica, a leading manufacturer of sustainable plywood made using farm-grown poplar from Spain and France, has announced plans to open a new plant in Uruguay. The Uruguay factory will be the company’s first factory on the American continent.
Stora Enso Announces Closure of Its Näpi Sawmill in Estonia, Plus Other Facilities in Finland, the Netherlands, and Poland
Stora Enso announced that it will close its Sunila pulp production unit in Finland, the De Hoop containerboard site in the Netherlands, one containerboard line at its Ostrołęka site in Poland, and the Näpi sawmill in Estonia. The closures would target a reduction of approximately 600 employees.