Foreign orders rose 1.7% after a 12.3% jump in the second quarter, while domestic orders fell 0.7%.
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The Italian woodworking machinery maker's nine-month sales dropped 6.6% to Euro 450.7 million and its order backlog shrank 9.2%, though the wood segment held up better than glass and stone.
Most of the money, C$4 billion, would finance large new mills and biorefineries through a new fund at Export Development Canada.
Canada became the largest supplier as its share rose 7.4 pp; Taiwan's share fell 11.8 pp.
The forest machine maker and its employee representatives agreed on the measure for a weaker market next year, a year after a similar deal for 2026.
The Finnish maker of plywood and LVL mill equipment, whose third-quarter sales fell 34%, lowered the top of its 2026 forecast for the second time this year.
The family-owned company blamed a difficult economy; operations continue and its subsidiaries are not affected.
The 530 million yuan line can make 20 million square meters of board a year from flue gas gypsum and recycled paper fiber; Taishan Gypsum plans nine more lines.
Order intake rose to Euro 170 million, while the company kept its 2026 profit guidance unchanged.
The first installation, at Quebec hardwood sawmill Scierie Carrière, has raised productivity by up to 5%.
Two parallel fiberlines to produce fluff, dissolving and bleached pulp grades ahead of startup in 2028.
Vietnam remained the largest buyer as its share rose 0.3 pp; the U.S. share rose 1.6 pp.
The machinery supplier will manufacture the systems in-house, while Electronic Wood Systems will remain the contact for its direct customers.
United States remained the largest buyer as its share fell 9.1 pp; Thailand's share rose 4.9 pp.
Canada became the largest supplier with a 25.0% share by value; the top five countries accounted for 74.5% of import value.
The acquisition adds bandsaw, circular saw, industrial knife and saw-shop operations in New Zealand and Australia.
Customers will keep their existing brand relationships while gaining access to a broader range of cutting products and expertise.
Tubular superheater installation scheduled for September 2027 to improve boiler reliability.
The Takaoka City sawmill uses steam heating and integrated steam basins to reduce heating times and provide precisely controlled drying.
Clarifier and precoat filter installation targets improved recausticizing efficiency and reduced energy consumption.