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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.
Furniture production in China decreased in January-May 2020 by 14.4%
July 28, 2020 ` 15:56
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 309.75 million pieces of furniture were produced between January and May 2020, a decrease of 14.4% YoY. In May, the production of furniture fell by 3.5% yoy to 70.67... 
Kastamonu to start producing 34 class laminate flooring
July 28, 2020 ` 14:41
Kastamonu plans to launch on the market a line of laminate flooring of 34 class of wear resistance, the press service of the company reports. Previously, the manufacturer’s product range was represented by laminate flooring only in the... 
Norske Skog: demand drop due to corona pandemic
July 27, 2020 ` 19:08
Norske Skog’s EBITDA in 2Q 2020 was NOK 138 million ($14.9 million), a decrease from NOK 379 ($41 million) in 1Q 2020, mainly due to national restrictions on movement of goods and people following the outbreak of the... 
Sveza started producing plywood with craft coating
July 27, 2020 ` 17:50
Sveza started producing craft-coated plywood popular in the USA. The new product called SVEZA Paint Kraft — plywood designed to be painted — will reduce the waste of surface preparation time by 70% and paint consumption, by up... 
Setra to invest in new planning mill in Hasselfors, Sweden
July 24, 2020 ` 17:23
Setra is expanding its range of construction timber with a major investment in new planed products. Production will soon begin at the new planing mill in Hasselfors, Sweden. “Wood is the building material of the future and we... 
New scarfing line launched at Sokolsky DOK
July 24, 2020 ` 15:53
A new scarfing line designed by Austrian-Slovenian Company Ledinek Engineering has become operational at Sokolsky DOK of Segezha Group (part of PJSC Sistema) in the Vologda region. The line capacity is 25 m³ of laminated products per hour.... 
WhatWood Timber Industry Analytics Agency has completed the update of the annual review Plywood market in Russia 2019-2020
July 24, 2020 ` 13:10
In June 2020, WhatWood Analytics Agency completed its annual analytic survey Plywood Market in Russia 2019-2020. Here is the summary and key conclusions. In 2019, plywood production in Russia basically remained at the last year’s level of 4... 
UPM: Sales decreased by 20% to EUR 2,077 million in Q2 2020
July 23, 2020 ` 19:19
Sales decreased by 20% to EUR 2,077 million due to lower deliveries of graphic papers and lower pulp and paper sales prices. Comparable EBIT decreased by 41% to EUR 203 million, and was 9.8% of sales. 
Metadynea: production in timber industry may drop by 30%
July 23, 2020 ` 15:34
Metadynea is the largest Russian producer of synthetic resins for wood boards. The scope of construction industry, which is one of the biggest consumers of petrochemicals and gas-to-chemicals products, may drop by almost 50% in 2021 and its... 
Stora Enso’s Q2 sales drop 18.9%
July 22, 2020 ` 19:02
Stora Enso’s 1Q 2020 sales decreased by 18,9% YoY to Euro 2,114 billion. The Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the decline in demand for European paper, and the market conditions for the Group’s other products continue to be mixed.... 
Plitny Mir completed overhaul of process flow 2 for fiberboard production
July 22, 2020 ` 17:39
On June 11, 2020, overhaul of process flow 2 producing fiberboard was completed at the plant owned by Plitny Mir LLC (located in Emva, Komi). In three weeks, a large scope of work was implemented to repair, do... 
Germany: Falling pellet prices in July 2020
July 22, 2020 ` 16:10
As expected, the second half of the year starts with low summer prices for wood pellets in Germany. The price for pellets in July currently stands at € 225.34 / t (for 6t purchases), which is 1.2% less... 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.
