the timber network

The biggest French wood industry association, FNB, raised an alarm signal aimed at the political scene and the media regarding the rising exports of roundwood to Asia

The state of the French softwood industry is deteriorating. The latest construction industry figures, which have recently dropped at the end of April 2012, are not encouraging at all

Tarkett, internationally activ manufacturer of floorings and sports surfaces, takes over the French market leader Parquets Marty. Thus, Tarkett will become the leading flooring manufacturer in Europe, having an annual production of over 6 million square meters and four production si

For the French Gascogne Group year 2010 was marked primarily from the sale of the distribution sector, which pumped 44.1 million euros into the cash box

SCA has acquired PLF, France’s largest independent supplier of wood based construction products to the builders merchants sector. PLF distributes timber products to the builders merchants sector throughout France and also conducts extensive timber-processing activities, including coating and surface

In 2009, development on the French parquet market corresponds to the European trend: 20% less in production and 15% less in consumption. According to the association UFFEP combining between 60 and 70

The state-owned forestry organization ONF has taken stock of the damages in the French woods caused by the hurricane Xynthia end of February. Overall the forestry experts emanate from no more than 500,000 cubic meters storm-fallen timber in all forests owned by public authorities

Tembec reports that its European subsidiary is reviewing its strategic options, including the possible sale of two Kraft pulp mills. The Quebec-based company confirmed Friday that Tembec SAS has retained the services of investment bankers Houlihan Lokey to review options for the French November 27, 2009 06:23