The industry estimate puts chemical inputs at up to 40% of particleboard costs.

Compared with the previous month, production was down 5%.

Price for wood chips exported from Chile increased 11%.

Compared with the previous month, production was up 0.9%.

Price for plywood exported from Chile decreased 13%.

Compared with the previous month, production was up 4%.

Price for bleached hardwood kraft pulp exported from Chile increased 8%.

Price for bleached softwood kraft pulp exported from Chile grew only 0.1%.

Price for lumber exported from Chile rose 1.6%.

The machine will include forming-section dewatering, compact dryer geometry and two winders plus automation and lifecycle support, with start-up scheduled for fall 2027.

Compared with the previous month, production was up 6%.

Price for OSB exported from Canada dipped 1.1%.

Price for bleached kraft pulp exported from Canada increased slightly 0.5%.

OnWood manufactures buildings to 90% completion indoors for Western European delivery by early 2027.

The mill will remain offline while the company assesses damage to a critical roof.

Andrew Leighton joins from FWPA with 20 years of senior executive experience across forest products and manufacturing sectors.