Timber industry research & analytics News 
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Segezha Group launched the first industrial production line for CLT panels in Russia
March 1, 2021 ` 15:07
On 25 February, Mikhail Shamolin, the president of Segezha Group, visited Sokol in Vologda region to oversee the grand launch of the Sokol CLT plant (Segezha Group is a subsidiary of Sistema JSFC). The plant is the first... 
Three large investment projects in the forest sector completed in Komi
February 26, 2021 ` 19:24
Enterprises have invested a total of about 4 billion rubles. When these enterprises reach their full design capacity by 2023, the volume of harvested timber will increase by over 2.3 million m³ per year and the output of... 
IDF expanded the range of soft loans for wood processing projects
February 26, 2021 ` 19:19
Within the framework of Leasing Projects program, the Industrial Development Fund has begun to grant loans for the purchase of harvesters and forwarders on finance lease basis at 1% per annum to woodworking enterprises (code No. 16 as... 
US hardwood plywood imports rose in 2020
February 26, 2021 ` 17:33
Despite an 18% drop in December 2020, US imports of hardwood plywood ended 2020 up 6% in volume over the previous year. Imports from China were down 35% in 2020 while imports from Indonesia and Ecuador both increased... 
Pellet prices in Switzerland continue upward trend
February 25, 2021 ` 12:38
Pellet prices in Switzerland continued their upward trend on average in February 2021. On average, they reach a value of 360.2 CHF / t (+ 0.3%) – after an increase of 0.2% to 359.3 CHF / t in January. Compared... 
Sawmill 25 increased the output of export sawn timber in 2020
February 24, 2021 ` 20:03
Sawmill 25 (part of Titan Group) increased the output of export sawn timber by 6% YoY to 887,000 m³ in 2020. The output of wood pellets amounted to 193,000 tons in the same year. 
Rosleskhoz will contribute to the experiment for the creation of a unified information system for land and real estate
February 24, 2021 ` 19:59
The RF Government decided to conduct an experiment to create a unified information system for land and real estate in four Russian regions – in Tatarstan and in the regions of Krasnodar, Perm, and Irkutsk. Eleven federal ministries... 
Uvadrev places an order from Siempelkamp
February 24, 2021 ` 19:51
The Russian wood-based panels manufacturer Uvadrev-Holding placed an order with Siempelkamp for a new particleboard plant. At the Uva location, Uvadrev replaces an existing plant with the new complete particleboard plant made by Siempelkamp, which contains a Generation 9 ContiRoll... 
The bill on digitalization of the forest sector passed through third reading
February 20, 2021 ` 19:15
The Russian State Duma adopted the bill On Amendments to the Forest Code and Certain Laws of the Russian Federation for Improving the Legal Regulation of Forestry Affairs in the third reading on January 20, 2021. The main... 
U.S. housing starts fall in January 2021
February 20, 2021 ` 19:08
After reporting a sharp increase in new residential construction in the U.S. in the previous month, the US Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing housing starts pulled back by much more than expected in the month... 
LLC “Unionsped” launches sawn timber production in the Lipetsk region
February 20, 2021 ` 18:20
LLC “Unionsped” signed an agreement with the administration of the Lipetsk region. The company is implementing an investment project for the production of timber, joinery and pellets. On a 5 hectares land plot in two stages there will... 
Germany: Pellet prices stable despite low temperatures
February 19, 2021 ` 18:11
Even with the double-digit freezing temperatures in parts of Germany in February, wood pellets remain at a stable price. In the northeast region it is highest due to the weather. As the German Pellet Institute (DEPI) reports, a ton of... About WhatWood project
WhatWood agency is the only Russian consulting company with core specialization in the timber industry analytics. Within five years of timber market research we have provided services to 130 clients in 15 countries from Finland to Canada, from UK to Korea: industrial companies, banks, investors, government agencies, scientific organizations, and individual entrepreneurs. We have unique contact and knowledge base, as well as deep understanding of the regional industry and market in Russia. We give presentations at major industry events and are cited by the main Russian business media. To get in touch with us, please visit the About Us page. You can also browse the catalogue of our products.
