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  • February 19, 2013 13:30

    Vapo Timber’s turnover down by 7 %

    Vapo Timber’s turnover in 2012 was EUR 112.5 million (EUR 121.3 million), and operating loss was EUR 10.9 million (EUR -9.3 million). The economic situation in Finland and the entire Eurozone remained weak throughout the year, which kept demand and the price of timber at low levels. [more...]

  • February 12, 2013 11:41

    Pellet Production in Germany Rises 16%

    With a production in 2012 of approx. 2.2 million tonnes (2011: 1.9 million tonnes) more pellets were produced in Germany than ever before. Also the demand for pellet furnaces [more...]

  • February 11, 2013 06:59

    Column: EUTR – Friend or Foe?

    The 3 March 2013 is when the new EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) becomes law. This may not be the “end”, but EUTR certainly marks a big change to our world. Whether we like it or not, or we are confused or confident, or even just blissfully ignorant, this law is a real turning point. [more...]

  • January 23, 2013 13:57

    Plum Creek finalizes long term fiber supply with Drax

    Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. yesterday announced it has finalized a long-term fiber supply agreement with Drax, a leading power company in the United Kingdom that is transforming itself into a predominantly biomass-fueled power generator. [more...]

  • January 23, 2013 06:21

    Pellet prices rise 2.2% in January

    The price index of the DEPV (German energy wood and Pellets Association) in January 2013 stands at 261.86 EUR / ton. The price is nearly 2.2 % up compared to December. The Continuous cold weather is leading to a higher demand [more...]

  • January 16, 2013 14:44

    Marko Koskela appointed new Head of UPM Energy

    Marko Koskela has been appointed Senior Vice President, UPM Energy, starting from 1 February 2013. He will transfer to the new position from his current post in UPM as Vice President, Business Controlling, Energy and Pulp Business Group. [more...]

  • January 11, 2013 15:12

    Drax to build Two New Pellet Plants in US

    Drax Biomass International Inc. a development and operating company focused on manufacturing wood pellets for renewable, announced its plans for three projects in the Gulf region with a total capacity to produce 900.000 metric tons of biomass pellets annually. [more...]

  • January 03, 2013 14:24

    Slight Recovery in Producer Prices for Lumber

    In November, the producer price indices in lumber have made ​​a slight recovery. The indices for KVH and boards remain clearly below the previous year, some of them have also lost again from the previous month. Most clearly. the negative price trend affects KVH and chipboard panels, a sign that price pressure is strong due to oversupply. The significant increase in the price index for pellets and briquettes can not be explained by seasonal effects. Compared with the same month last year, prices in November this year are more than 6 percent higher. The price advantage of pellets over fuel oil is shrinking. [more...]

  • December 19, 2012 14:25

    170 Mio EUR grant for UPMs biorefinery project in France

    The European Commission has awarded UPM a grant of EUR 170 million for solid wood-based biorefinery (BTL) project in Strasbourg, France. UPM Rauma’s similar biorefinery project plan in Finland has not received NER300-funding. [more...]

  • December 17, 2012 13:44

    SCA expands cooperation with Sundsvall Energi

    SCA has approved an investment of approximately SEK 380m in expanded cooperation between SCA’s industries in the Sundsvall region and Sundsvall Energi AB. The agreement will enable SCA to increase its deliveries of energy to Sundsvall’s district heating grid. [more...]