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Finnish private sawmills remain profitable despite weak lumber markets
Finland’s private sawmill sector delivered mixed financial results in 2025, with profitability…
Jartek partners with Koeki Ltd. to enter Japanese sawmill market
Japan’s sawmill industry continues to accelerate investments in automation and production efficiency,…
Mercer International shares fall below US$1 after Q1 loss
Mercer International’s shares have come under renewed pressure following the release of…
Koskinen continues to grow, quarterly turnover at record level
Koskisen increased its turnover in the first half of the year. The…
Conifex expects softwood lumber conditions to stay unstable in 2026
Conifex reported first-quarter sales of $21.8 million, EBITDA of negative $7.7 million,…
Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 15, 2026: US$522 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 15, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 15, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$522.This is down -0%, or -$2, from one month ago...
Biofuel Margins Strengthen as Market Fundamentals Take the Lead
Biofuel Margins Strengthen as Market Fundamentals Take the LeadResourceWise After another attempt…
Weak EU demand pushes Ukraine’s timber market deeper into oversupply
Ukraine’s state forestry authority is continuing to increase timber harvesting and supply…
China’s timber market rebounds from winter slowdown, though imports remain down year-over-year
China’s timber imports rebounded sharply in March 2026 following the seasonal slowdown…