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Stora Enso Initiates Strategic Review of Its Swedish Forest Assets
As part of its stronger focus on renewable packaging, Stora Enso is initiating a strategic review of its Swedish forest assets.
Russia Increases Lumber Exports to Japan
Imports of Russian sawn timber to Japan rose 13% year-over-year in 2024, Maaseudun Tulevaisuus reported.
Estonia’s Combiwood Acquires AS Toftan
Combiwood, one of Estonia’s leading vertically integrated woodworking groups, has announced an agreement to acquire AS Toftan.
IWPA and Vietnam Officials Meet in DC to Advance Sustainable Wood Products Trade
The International Wood Products Association met with a delegation from Vietnam to discuss sustainable wood product trade, Woodworking Network reported.
EU Imposes Up to 62.4% Provisional Antidumping Duties on Chinese Hardwood Plywood
The EU imposed provisional antidumping duties of up to 62.4% on Chinese hardwood plywood imports, the Timber Trades Journal reported.
US Wood Pellet Exports Increase in April
The US exported 846,693.2 metric tons of wood pellets in April, up from 781,576.4 metric tons in March, the USDA and Biomass Magazine reported.
UPM Plywood Concludes Change Negotiations in Finland
UPM Plywood has concluded the change negotiations that were launched in April in UPM Plywood’s business organization, business functions, and global functions in Finland.
OneFortyOne Announces Largest Australian Forestry Land Acquisition in a Decade
OneFortyOne has completed the acquisition of the former New Forests managed Limestone Coast plantation forestry estate.
New Forests Makes First Foray Into Vietnam With Investment in Tavico Group
New Forests announced that its Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2 has made its first investment in timber processing infrastructure in Vietnam by investing in the Tavico Group.