In May, Setra is planning a small opening event for its Umeå office.

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%.

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.

By working with TDUK the business seeks to help drive improvements and decarbonisation in its supply chain, develop colleague knowledge and skills, and provide access to market intelligence and support to develop longer-term supply chain planning.

Other states where the company’s forest management units are located already have PEFC.

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 19, 2024 was US$444 mfbm. This is down by -8%, or -$37, from the previous week when it was US$481.

The ongoing investments will increase Pölkky’s production volumes, and therefore the Company is strengthening its sales team in the Mena region (Central Asia and North Africa).

Stark Group expands its network around the Finnish capital.

The mills will be operated by Millar Western Forest Products, which joined the global Atlas family of manufacturing and distribution businesses in 2017.