Timber industry research & analytics 
JAF Group sells veneer production in Braşov to Unilin
May 18, 2021 ` 20:54
The JAF Group has announced the sale of the veneer production in Braşov, Romania to the Belgian flooring manufacturer Unilin. The sale and production of lumber and thermo-wood on site by the JAF Group remain unaffected. The sales...
Raute receives orders from VMG Group
May 18, 2021 ` 17:05
Raute Corporation has received orders worth approximately € 30 million from VMG Group in Lithuania. The orders consist of production machinery for a complete laminated veneer lumber (LVL) process, and the machines will be delivered to VMG’s upcoming...
Wood pulp export from Russia decreased by 7.1% in 1Q 2021
May 14, 2021 ` 19:15
In 1Q 2021, the volume of wood pulp export from Russia decreased by 7.1% YoY, reaching 512,000 tons, as reported by the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation. The value of foreign supplies increased by 8.2% to...
In 1Q 2021, Russian plywood export increased by 7.1%
May 14, 2021 ` 18:54
In 1Q 2021, Russia increased its plywood export volume by 7.1% YoY, reaching 775,100 m³, as reported by the Federal Customs Service of Russia. In value terms, for the reporting period, Russian plywood supplies increased by 22.2% YoY...
Russia reduced its export of sawn timber by 9.6% in 1Q 2021
May 13, 2021 ` 20:00
In 1Q 2021, the volume of sawn timber exported from Russia reduced by 9.6% YoY and totaled 4.64 million m³, as reported by the Federal Customs Service of Russia. The value of foreign sawn timber shipments from Russia...
Kastamonu has launched a new laminate production line
May 13, 2021 ` 14:47
Kastamonu, the leading manufacturer of the wood processing industry in Russia, has launched the third production line. The launch took place on March 5, 2021. Thanks to the opening of the third line, the total volume of laminate...
Luke: Finland increased forest industry products exports by 10% in January-February 2021
May 7, 2021 ` 18:32
The exports value of forest industry products totalled € 0.89 billion in February 2021. In January-February 2021 the exports value totalled in real terms € 1.73 billion and increased from same period previous year by a tenth (deflated...
Aquaton put into operation a line for the production of digitally printed furniture panels in the Kursk region
May 6, 2021 ` 18:48
To produce the panels, the enterprise uses MDF, HDF, and composite materials. The products are used for finishing kitchens, bathrooms, ceilings, and floors. The annual production capacity is 50,000 m² of panels. The investments amounted to 135 million...
Stora Enso launches new bio-based binder system
May 5, 2021 ` 18:06
NeoLigno is Stora Enso’s latest addition to the range of products. It is a fully bio-based binder system without formaldehyde and isocyanates. Initial target applications are in particleboards and insulation materials used in the building and construction industry....
Euroports and Metsä Fibre expand cooperation
May 4, 2021 ` 18:45
Euroports Finland and Metsä Fibre have signed a multi-year service agreement, under which the port operator will take care of handling the finished products of the sawmill that is going to be built in Rauma by the third...
Construction of $ 47 million Canadian CLT plant to start in summer 2021
May 4, 2021 ` 13:31
In summer 2021, the Eco Development Group wants to start building a $ 47 million CLT plant at the Parry Sound Area Industrial Park to produce house kits for use in residential construction. Andrey Vovchenko, general manager at...
The navigation season begins at Segezha Group enterprises in Krasnoyarsk region
April 30, 2021 ` 19:46
On April 29, 2021, the proprietary fleet of the Lesosibirsky LDK No.1 JSC launched its vessels as scheduled, after a winter break and some maintenance work. In this navigation period, the Plant plans to receive a total of...
