Timber industry research & analytics 
In the production of cardboard Arkhangelsk PPM held a technical launch of a new cardboard machine №2
May 28, 2019 ` 19:45
The implementation of one of the most technically complex projects in the Russian pulp and paper industry took a total of two years. The total cost of modernization of the cardboard machine №2 amounted to 6.8 billion rubles....
By 2025 Naberezhnochelninsky Cardboard and Paper Mill will start production of a new product – white toilet paper made of cellulose
May 25, 2019 ` 20:00
The project was included in the enterprise development program until 2025. According to the portal of entrepreneurs Chelny-biz.ru General Director of the plant Andrey Fomichev, that negotiations are already underway on the choice of technology: “We are well aware...
For 4 months of 2019, the enterprises of the timber industry of the Vologda region shipped products for 18.2 billion rubles
May 23, 2019 ` 16:00
According to the regional press service, the enterprises of the timber industry complex prepared and sold wood in the amount of 4.1 billion rubles (110.8 % by 2018); shipped wood products – by 12.2 billion rubles (114.6 %...
In Q1 2019, Smurfit Kappa’s revenue increased by 7% to €2,316 billion
May 20, 2019 ` 16:30
The company’s EBITDA increased by 25% to €424 million. The results were influenced by several parameters: high prices for corrugated products, increased demand, as well as cost optimization and modernization of the group’s production facilities. In comparison with...
Elena Trubnikova, FinExpertiza: “Over the years of sanctions, revenues of Russian exporters increased by 68%”
May 16, 2019 ` 16:00
In 2018, Russian exporters increased their ruble revenues by 11.45 trillion rubles or 68.1% compared to 2013. These data were shared with the media Elena Trubnikova, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the international auditing and consulting...
Russian Timber Journal №04-2019: In 2018, the world sawn timber trade fell for the first time in five years; analytical study of WhatWood on the market of raw timber in Russia; decline in prices and volumes of trade in sawn timber on world markets; another record of China’s imports of round timber
May 14, 2019 ` 14:00
Russian Timber Journal №04-2019: Russian Timber Journal 04-2019: In 2018, the world sawn timber trade fell for the first time in five years; WhatWood’s interview with CEO of RFP Group Dmitry Valtfogel; disbalance between the demand and supply...
In Q1 2019, Belarusian enterprises produced import-substituting products worth $135.4 million
May 11, 2019 ` 13:30
Enterprises of the concern “Bellesbumprom” in the first quarter increased production of import-substituting products by 9.1%. In January-March 2019, 25 organizations of the concern produced import-substituting products for $ 135.4 million, which is 9.1 % more than in...
Mondi invests €30 million into one of its most innovative factories for the production of corrugated packaging
May 10, 2019 ` 13:30
About €30 million will be invested in the modernization of the Mondi factory in Ansbach in southern Germany, including the installation of a modern corrugated unit, which is planned to be completed in 2020. This will allow the...
For Q1 2019, Volga JSC produced more than 60 thousand tons of newsprint
May 9, 2019 ` 11:30
According to the quarterly report of the company, the plant exceeded the production plan by 2 %, to 61 021 tons (net). The volume of manufactured packaging paper for 3 months. 2019 amounted to 3,539 tons (net) –...
By 2023 Metsä Group will invest about €2 billion in the development of business projects for wood processing
May 3, 2019 ` 16:00
Metsä Group continues to implement its strategy and begins preliminary development of engineering projects related to the construction of a new plant for the production of biological products in Kemi and a new sawmill in Rauma in Finland,...
Gotek launched a new line for cutting
May 1, 2019 ` 11:00
According to the Committee of information and printing of Kursk region, it is intended for the production of packaging of complex design of micro-corrugated cardboard and corrugated cardboard. The equipment can work with cardboard of different quality with...
WhatWood: the tremendous increase in the volume of wood in 2018 led to the imbalance of supply and demand of timber on the domestic market of Russia
April 25, 2019 ` 19:00
The consultant of WhatWood agency Marina Zotova made a report on «Forest balance of Russia» in the conference «Timber & sawn wood market», organized by MaxConference on the 25th of April in Moscow. The volume of timber harvesting in...
