Timber industry research & analytics News 
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.
WhatWood: OSB imports into Russia grew despite launch of home mills
September 12, 2013 ` 04:01
Following the results of seven months of 2013, OSB imports into Russia grew 30% year-on-year to 381,300 m3, as said in the study “OSB market in Russia in 2010 – Jan-Jul 2013” published recently by the analytic department... 
WhatWood: Demand for Russian plywood on export markets will grow
September 5, 2013 ` 15:14
Under conditions of restoring global economy, demand for Russian birch plywood will not show any signs of declining, with exports growing moderately, as said in the new study of analytic department of WhatWood News & Analytics, “Plywood market... 
Vladimir Khan, SFT Group: “Russian pulp & paper will face new challenges every year”
September 4, 2013 ` 02:26
“Issues of sustainability and efficiency are relevant for any industry, for any company that wants to be successful, to be a leader. In our industry, there are a lot of activities focusing on these issues, among other things.... 
OBF upgraded corrugator at Astrakhan packaging mill
September 4, 2013 ` 02:25
Astrakhan board and packaging mill (belongs to United Paper Mills (OBF) completed a large-scale upgrade of its corrugator. As the managing director of the company Sergey Shevelyov said, the modernization has increased the speed of the unit from... 
The programme of European timber market conference published
September 4, 2013 ` 02:24
The preliminary program of “European timber market” conference has been published recently. The event is to be held on September 26-27 at the Hilton Strand hotel in Helsinki. Session 1. “Factors affecting forest industry in Europe” “The new... 
Russian Timber Group to reach maximum capacity at its mills
September 4, 2013 ` 02:23
Russian Timber Group intends to increase productivity of its mills through optimization of some processes. Modernization project was developed by an American consulting company specializing in the management and optimization of production processes in the wood industry which... Global Trends Review, August 19 – September 01, 2013: European pellet prices growing, wood trade in Egypt not impacted by tensions
September 2, 2013 ` 03:55
Pellet output in Germany in the first half-year amounted to 1.073 million tonnes (+2.7% year-on-year), Holzkurier said quoting German energy wood and pellet association (DEPV). Sawmill residues were the main raw material source for the pellets production (86%),... 
GS Group to build finishing mill in Pskov region
August 22, 2013 ` 20:33
GS Group, a private international holding originating from Russia, has started construction of a new added-value wood processing factory Sudoma in Pskov region, alongside with opening a tree nursery for two million seedlings. The ground-breaking ceremony took place... 
Exhibition on paper-making chemicals to be held in Shanghai
August 22, 2013 ` 20:28
2013(8th)International Exhibition on Paper-Making Chemicals Technology and Application organized by China national chemical information center, will be held in Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from November 12 to 14, 2013. The event will be attended by... Helsinki to host European Timber Market conference in late September
August 22, 2013 ` 20:24
International conference “European Timber Market” will be held in Hilton Strand hotel, Helsinki on September 26-27, 2013. The conference hosted in Finland’s capital is devoted to the situation on the timber and wood products market in Europe and... Global Trends Review, August 12-18, 2013: Further wood processing companies increasingly competing with plastics and cheaper products
August 22, 2013 ` 20:17
Competition in the further processed products has been intense recently. European producers of laminated flooring (EPLF) association expressed concern about competition from Chinese manufacturers in Russia in a press statement issued after their June meeting, as ITTO reported.... The program of PAP-FOR forum is published
August 14, 2013 ` 22:07
The program of PAP-FOR forum “Sustainable development and efficiency in the Russian pulp and paper industry”, which is to be held on September 26 in Skolkovo, is published. Report on the Baikal pulpmill conversion will be made by... 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.
