According to ITTO, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the European plywood markets has proven to be less severe than the originally feared.
News in structural panels
The Segezha Group’s Vyatka plywood mill in Kirov, Russia Experiences Production Quality Improvements
The Segezha Group’s Vyatka plywood mill in Kirov, Russia was experiencing a critical defect on the high-grade veneer the plant was producing.
International Accreditation Service® Announces Additional Requirements for Testing of Brazilian Plywood Being Imported into the U.S.
The International Accreditation Service® (IAS) announced, on Friday 6/19, additional requirements for IAS-accredited organizations conducting inspections or testing of plywood products manufactured in Brazil.
Stora Enos and Latvijas Finieris Have Developed a Lignin-Based Resin for Plywood
Collaborating since 2017, Latvijas Finieris and Stora Enso have been working on developing a lignin-based resin ideal for plywood products.
Japan’s Plywood Imports Increased Significantly in March 2020
Japan’s March 2020 imports of plywood rose 21% and there was a 10% month-on-month increase in import volumes as well.
Roseburg Forest Products Reports Small Fire at Coquille Oregon Facility on Thursday June 4th
Roseburg Forest Products is reporting that there was a small fire at their Coquille, Oregon facility on Thursday afternoon, June 4th.
UPM Plywood Announces Plans to Permanently Close Jyväskylä Finland Plywood Mill
UPM Plywood has announced that it intends to close their Jyväskylä Finland plywood mill.
West Fraser Announces Most Lumber and Panel Mills Returned to Full Operations in May
West Fraser has announced that during the month of May, they have successfully resumed full capacity lumber and plywood production at all but a few facilities.
U.S. Imports of Tropical Hardwood Veneers Increases by 56% in March
According to a report issues by the International Tropical Timber Organization U.S. imports of tropical hardwood veneer recover from a dismal February as March imports rose by 56%.
China’s Plywood Export Plunge in First Quarter of 2020
China’s plywood exports for first quarter of 2020, when compared to the same period in 2019, suffered a loss of 85% in volume and 82% in value.