Timber industry research & analytics News 
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Segezha Group is increasing its paper packaging production in Rostov Region
July 30, 2021 ` 12:08
In 1H 2021, the branch of Segezha Packaging LLC (Segezha Group) in Salsk, Rostov Region, produced 81 million units of industrial paper packaging, doubling production volumes compared to the same period last year. By the end of this... 
Microtec is going to install Finscan sorting systems at Pinezhsky LPK
July 29, 2021 ` 18:07
Finscan is an automatic sawn timber sorting system using Buzzard – an artificial intelligence-based application. Besides identifying wood defects, the system is capable of identifying knots and rot with high precision, improving the quality and output of produced... 
The USA is becoming the biggest importer of Russian OSB
July 28, 2021 ` 21:12
Based on April 2021 performance, OSB export from Russia to the USA reached unprecedented volumes – 9,568 m³ by volume and $4.53 million by value. As a result, the US share in the export structure of Russian OSB... 
A woodworking enterprise was launched in the Pskov Region
July 28, 2021 ` 21:03
Osko-Invest launched edged boards production in Spasovshchina village in the Pskov region within the first stage. The investment value was 1.5 billion rubles, about 150 jobs were created. The plant had been previously working in a test run... 
Segezha Group’s plant in the Netherlands is implementing an equipment modernization program
July 28, 2021 ` 20:54
Segezha Group announcing the beginning of the next stage of the equipment modernization program at the Segezha Packaging plant in Horn (Netherlands). The plant specializes in the production of industrial paper packaging for high-margin segments, including food products.... 
Roundwood prices in Finland increased in June 2021
July 28, 2021 ` 12:42
Trade of roundwood in Finland non-industrial private forests continued to be exceptionally active in June, with 8.2 million m³ of roundwood purchased by the forest industry. The volume of roundwood trade during in 1H 2021 was 57% higher... 
Sveza R&D Center construction is nearing completion in Saint Petersburg
July 28, 2021 ` 11:39
The goal of establishing the Center is carrying out experimental work, producing prototypes and introducing pilot projects based on in-house R&D results. This will also include testing solutions and ideas proposed by third-party technology developers. The construction and... 
Bashkortostan is opening a new plywood production site
July 27, 2021 ` 23:22
Bashkirskiy Les (part of GazResurs Group) is planning to build a new plywood mill with 6,000 m³ annual capacity in the Uchalinsky District. The investment project is going to cost 235 million rubles. 130 new jobs will be... 
Murom CJSC officially launched OSB production in the Vladimir Region
July 27, 2021 ` 23:11
Murom started implementing its large investment project in 2018. The total investment value reached 7 billion rubles; the design capacity is 230,000 m³ of product per year. OSB production began at the company as early as in November... 
US lumber prices continue to plummet
July 27, 2021 ` 13:42
According to Madison’s Lumber Reporter, in the week ending july 16, 2021 the wholesaler price of benchmark softwood timber commodity item Western S-P-F KD 2×4 #2&Btr was $555 ($359/m³), reaching the minimum value since the beginning of the... 
Arkhbum JSC will launch the 1st line of a new plant in Ulyanovsk in the beginning of September 2021
July 27, 2021 ` 11:52
The first line of the Ulyanovsk site of Arkhbum JSC will be already launched in the beginning of September this year – all required infrastructure for this has been built, the main equipment is already in operation (5-layer... 
Segezha Group begins upgrade of Onega LDK plant in Arkhangelsk region
July 27, 2021 ` 10:23
Segezha Group has begun a full upgrade of equipment at Onega LDK, the Company’s wood-processing asset in Arkhangelsk region. The project will be completed over a period of 2.5 years and will receive investment totaling more than RUB... 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.
