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Key topics of PAP-FOR 2014 forum announced
March 14, 2014 ` 17:44
The arrangers of PAP-FOR RUSSIA 2014 business forum announced key topics of the conference, which will take place on 28-29 October 2014 at the exhibition center Expoforum (St. Petersburg) within the framework of the XIII International Exhibition PAP-FOR... 
Global Trends Review, February 24 – March 09, 2014: China boosts investments into foreign timber processing; Moody’s anticipates pulp price decline
March 13, 2014 ` 16:44
Chinese timber enterprises are rapidly increasing foreign investments. Around $1.3 billion has been already allocated in some 20 countries, mainly for logging and primary processing, but with growing interest in wood product manufacturing, as ITTO reported. Recently, both... 
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:... 
Accsys, Norvik Timber and AVEK confirmed participation in Wood Guangzhou 2014
March 2, 2014 ` 17:49
Arrangers of Wood Guangzhou exhibition which is to be held on May 12-14 announced that enterprises from 14 countries/regions have already confirmed their participation. The list of fair participants includes companies from USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Russia, Slovenia,... Global Trends Review, February 10-23, 2014: EU timber consumption slowly rising; Japanese timber demand prospects are unclear
March 2, 2014 ` 17:39
Consumption of softwood lumber in Europe is slowly increasing from a very low level, according to Fordaq which quotes study by International Forest Industries (IFI) published at woodnet.se. The sharp decline by 32% in past years was mainly... 
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... 
Recycling matters to be discussed in the Chamber of Commerce
February 12, 2014 ` 03:13
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia, following the initiative of the League of wastepaper processors, with the support of RAO Bumprom and the National Confederation of Packagers will hold a working meeting on topical issues 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... Global Trends Review, January 27 – February 09, 2014: OSB demand booming in UK, but probably at risk in Central Europe
February 12, 2014 ` 02:59
Canadian Norbord company is going to expand its Inverness OSB mill in UK in order to meet an anticipated 50% increase in OSB consumption during the next decade, TTJ reported. Earlier the company completed a detailed feasibility study... 
AFK Sistema may invest €1 billion to revive Polar Bear project at Segezha PPM
February 3, 2014 ` 16:18
Vladimir Yevtushenkov’s AFK Sistema is ready to invest €1 billion into the Polar Bear project which involves the production of bleached softwood and bleached hardwood pulp, as well as non-bleached pine pulp at Segezha PPM (Karelia). Investlesprom holding... 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.
