Timber industry research & analytics 
State officials to attend Russian Wood & Timber 2014
March 14, 2014 ` 17:57
Representatives of the Ministry of natural resources and environment confirmed their participation in the conference Russian Wood & Timber 2014. The forum will be attended by Alexander Mariev (Director of the Department for state policy and regulation in...
Base prices for Russian softwood timber in Europe in 2013
March 2, 2014 ` 18:10
Exports of softwood timber from Russia to Europe amounted to 4.36 million m3 in 2013. The countries of Baltic region and North Sea constitute the major market there, the largest importers being Finland, Germany, Estonia, France, UK, and...
Investlesprom completed modernization at Sokolsky DOK worth €14.6 million
March 2, 2014 ` 18:36
Russian timber industry holding Investlesprom has completed its investment project to build the further processing capacities at Sokolsky DOK in the Vologda region. Investments totalled at RUR 725 million (€14.6 million). The technological chain was updated almost completely:...
German Wolf System to build timber frame factory in Omsk region
February 12, 2014 ` 03:33
In the spring of 2014, German company Wolf System will start construction of the factory for pre-fabricated timber frame houses in Omsk region. Commissioning of the plant is scheduled for the end of 2014. In 2015, it is...
Temporary waste wood storage opened in Komi
February 12, 2014 ` 03:32
In the Adzherom village (Komi Republic), a site opened for temporary storage of waste wood. Total investments into the project amounted to 45 million roubles, the site capacity is 30,000 m3. The site will solve the problem of...
FSC certificate of Swedwood Karelia suspended
February 12, 2014 ` 03:11
Following the results of check, NEPCon audit company suspended FSC forest management certification issued to Swedwood Karelia. “This is the confirmation of the claims of Russian and Swedish environmental organizations expressed in December 2012 at the meeting with...
RusForest opened pellet production at its LDK-3 mill in Arkhangelsk
January 23, 2014 ` 22:25
RusForest announced the start of wood pellet production at the company’s LDK-3 sawmill in Arkhangelsk. The plant is now in the test-production phase, with full capacity expected by the end of March 2014. Most of the pellets will...
In 2013, DAF prices of Russian timber in China decreased
January 16, 2014 ` 03:08
During eleven months of 2013, average export prices for timber shipments from Russia to China at various shipping points were in the range of $77- $165 per m3 on DAF conditions. The average price of pine lumber on...
Wood Guangzhou 2014 fair to host Global Wood Industry Forum
January 15, 2014 ` 00:53
Wood Guangzhou 2014 organizing committee announced that Global Wood Industry Forum 2014 will be held concurrently with the exhibition on May 12-14, 2014. The forum will provide a platform for industrial professionals to find business opportunities and know...
German Pellets might build a 0.5 million t pellet mill in Nizhny Novgorod region
December 20, 2013 ` 12:40
Nizhny Novgorod region governor Valery Shantsev and Financial Director of German Pellets Hans-Dietrich Alt signed a protocol of intent: the German company intends to invest about €170-200 million in a biofuel plant with capacity of 500,000 tonnes of...
Preliminary programme and first speakers of Russian Wood & Timber 2014 announced
December 19, 2013 ` 13:52
The fifth international conference of Adam Smith Institute “Russian Wood & Timber 2014” will be held on 1-3 April 2014 in InterContinental Tverskaya hotel in Moscow. International “Russian Wood & Timber 2014” conference is the only non-state forestry...
Guangzhou to host China’s leading wood & timber fair on 12-14 May, 2014
December 5, 2013 ` 16:16
Wood Guangzhou 2014 fair is welcoming industry players to China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex on 12-14 May, 2014. Previous edition of the fair gathered renowned companies from USA, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Latvia, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, and...
