As expected by log traders, Germany's beech log exports in June were well above the previous year. Export prices averaged over all countries were at € 86 per m³ (+0.4%). From January to June, an average price of € 96 per m³ (-1.7%) can be calculated from the statistics of the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis.
In the second quarter, Italian manufacturers of woodworking machines registered a clear increase in orders. Orders from abroad recorded an increase of 63.6 percent.
From 21 to 24 September 2010 at the International Exhibition Center in Kyiv within the framework of the ALL-UKRAINIAN FORUM of WOODWORKERS and FURNITURE-MAKERS will be held International Specialized Exhibitions PRIMUS: WOODWORKING INDUSTRY 2010, PRIMUS: FURNITURE INDUSTRY 2010 and the 4th International Congress of ...
Ilim Timber successfully acquired production assets of Klausner Group ( Klausner Nordic Timber and Klausner Holz Bayern ) and the new sawmill line (Linck). Brand new equipment will be installed within the frame of modernization of the plant in Ust'-Ilimsk. The amount of the transaction exceeded EUR 100 million. Sberbank and Transcredit Bank took part in financing of the transaction. Investment banking service has…
These results exceeded all expectations: the International Timber Fair Klagenfurt recorded 22,000 trade visitors this year (an increase of 5%). Increases were noted in particular in visitors from the countries of South-East Europe.
452 exhibitors from 22 nations presented at the timber fair in Klagenfurt from 26 to 29 August 2010, covering the themes of ‘wood, forestry, sawmills, transport, wood construction and bio-energy’. “Our trade fair was…
"Following the uncertainty created by the world financial crisis in 2008/2009 it is pleasing to report that the Chinese market for woodworking technology is back to strong growth", commented Mr. Ma Quinsheng, Vice President and Secretary General, China National Forestry Machinery Association (CNFMA) and joint organiser of WoodMac China 2011....
Framing lumber prices carried some momentum from the previous week into early trading. But midweek news that U.S. sales of new and pre-owned homes hit record lows in July quashed much of that momentum...
The situation of the European forest machinery manufacturers has improved steadily since summer 2009. In Sweden, still the largest market for harvesters and forwarders, current sales have almost returned to normal levels.
Sales increase of German sawmills, planing and impregnating plants, that was starting at the beginning of the year, continued in June. Export sales rose strongly compared with May. This particularly applies to transactions within the euro zone.
This report contains prices of logs, wooden beams, veneer, plywood, solid wood flooring and other items from timber markets in several Chinese regions: Jiashan Kaihua, Shanghai Furen...
