The average price for logs decreased by 8%.
The decision affects 93 employees.
In the week ending April 12, 2024, the price of Western S-P-F 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$452 mfbm, said forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is flat from the previous week when it was $452.
Valmet to supply IQ Moisturizer for corrugator to Adara Pakkaus in Finland.
With this latest location, Koopman Lumber has expanded its presence to 13 facilities, including two distribution centers focused on builders and contractors delivering across Massachusetts.
In May, Setra is planning a small opening event for its Umeå office.
At the end of 2023, the total plywood production capacity in China was about 205 million m3 per year.
The first quarter saw a 10% increase in home sale revenues over the previous year.
The most significant regional increase for sawlog prices was recorded in Södra Norrland, where prices surged by 9%.
Imports of softwood logs to China gained 2%.
Imports of hardwood bleached kraft pulp to China decreased 17%.
Price for hardwood bleached kraft pulp exported from Chile added 0.7%.
Price for plywood exported from Chile added 0.9%.
Imports of wood chips to China increased 23%.
Last year, the top ten softwood lumber producers in North America held about 49% of the total capacity.
In the current stage of expansion, the plant has an annual production capacity of 370,000 m³ of dry lumber.