New management team member reports to CEO as predecessor Timi Hyppänen departs the company.
15-year rate climbs to 5.64% as purchase applications jump 20% above year-ago levels.
Packaging Solutions North America operating profit falls to $248 million on seasonally lower volumes and storm-related cost increases.
Imports of logs to Japan dipped 1.2%.
Wooden housing starts decrease 26.9% while monthly figures rise from February levels.
Mortgage rates above 6% and tariff uncertainty shape 2026 operating plans and input-cost expectations.
North America volumes grow broadly despite private label diaper exit as International Personal Care sales surge 9.1%.
Industrial-scale system reintegrates recycled fibers into decorative panel production without quality loss.
Sawlogs fall 5% in March, while pulpwood down 1%.
Price for wood furniture imported to Japan slipped 4%.
The plan targets mill operations, regulatory changes, and new markets for Ontario wood products.
Cost savings programme offsets lower prices as group begins market-driven shutdown at Joutseno pulp mill.
Construction is expected to be completed by January 2027.
High industry inventories and cold weather limit production, while the company enters Phase 2 of its internal efficiency work.
Proposed transaction still requires approval from US and Chinese authorities alongside European Commission.
Price for plywood imported to Japan gained 1.9%.