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  Forestry May 17, 2013 14:30

  
  

  Eurostat published statistics on imports from VPA countries

  The data provided is for tropical items that fall under the Chapter 44 in the international Harmonised System Nomenclature and Combined Nomenclature of the EU. [more...]

• Forestry May 17, 2013 13:59

  
  

  Thailand will begin VPA negotiations with the EU

  The European Forest Institute (EFI) reports that Thailand will shortly start a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union, being the fifth country in Asia to negotiate a VPA with the EU. In this respect, Thailand has established a National FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement and Trade Regulation) Negotiation Comitee, were both EU and Thailandese officials have met to negotiate the terms. [more...]

• Sawmilling May 17, 2013 12:55

  
  

  US housing starts fall by 16,5% in April

  The US Census Bureau announced that the privately-owned housing starts in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 853,000 units. This means a 16,5% decrease, as compared to the 1,021,000 units of March 2013. However, they are still 13,1% above the 749,000 units of April 2012. [more...]

• Market Prices May 17, 2013 10:59

  
  

  Western Forest Products: highest quarterly EBITDA in history

  Western Forest Products Inc. announced results for the first quarter of 2013. The Company reported EBITDA of $31.9 million for the first quarter of 2013 compared to EBITDA of $14.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2012 and $9.4 million for the first quarter of 2012. [more...]

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  Panels May 17, 2013 09:40

  
  

  Interzum 2013: Danzer showcases new products

  Global hardwood and veneer specialist Danzer is presenting new products: Innovative wood surfaces Danzer Linea, Figura und Vintage Style. Improved and economic 3D-Veneerinner layers. Material composites for automotive, furniture or architectural applications.All new productscombine a high quality appearance with industrial usability and affordability. [more...]

• Machinery News May 16, 2013 14:00

  
  

  The HOMAG Group reports good order situation

  The HOMAG Group, the world’s leading manufacturer for plant and machinery for the woodworking industry and for cabinet makers, was able to significantly increase order intake by nearly 7 percent to EUR 182.3 million in the first quarter of 2013 (prior year: EUR 170.6 million), contrary to the industry trend. CEO Dr. Markus Flik explains: “This good order intake is even more remarkable considering the recently held LIGNA, the leading trade fair in the industry, as many of our customers typically wait until after LIGNA to make investment decisions.” The order backlog reached with EUR 230.9 million as of March 31, 2013 (prior year: EUR 208.9 million) the highest first-quarter figure since 2008, because among other factors numerous complex projects were in an early phase of processing at the end of the quarter. [more...]

• Forestry May 16, 2013 13:29

  
  

  Interfor to Acquire Keadle Lumber in Thomaston, Georgia

  Interfor announced yesterday that it had reached agreement in principle to acquire the assets of Keadle Lumber Enterprises, Inc. of Thomaston, Georgia. [more...]

• Sawmilling May 16, 2013 11:35

  
  

  Germany: Sawmills sales stagnate due to weak Euro Zone

  The turnover of the German sawmills are at about the same level as in February of last year. Domestic sales increased slightly by 1,9%, compared to February 2012, and 3,6% compared with January 2013. [more...]

• Machinery News May 16, 2013 11:25

  
  

  Ligna: 52% More Visitors From North American

  The 20th LIGNA in Hannover, Germany has brought impressive results across the board. WMMA executive director, Fred Stringfellow, who was present at the show, noted that overall, more than 3,000 North American attendees were present, pushing attendance figures for that demographic up 52%. [more...]

• Market Prices May 15, 2013 12:44

  
  

  Plum Creek Reports Results for First Quarter 2013

  Plum Creek Timber Company announced first quarter earnings of $56 million, on revenues of $340 million. Earnings for the first quarter of 2012 were $29 million, on revenues of $337 million. [more...]

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