Executive brings finance leadership from packaging and tissue sectors to new operational excellence role.
Board confirms Audit Committee chaired by Ilkka Salonen and HR Committee led by Taavi Heikkilä.
Price for wood chips imported to South Korea increased 28%.
Price for OSB exported from Norway expanded 6%.
Howa Sangyo will also establish a new wholly owned subsidiary to take over Nissio Gravure's machinery sales business.
New executive brings nearly 20 years of company experience, will lead packaging paper segment from January 2026.
New capability aims to enhance fiber utilization and add value to lower-grade timber.
$11.5 million capital investment will create 154 new jobs and support Virginia’s forestry industry.
Rate reaches lowest level in over three years as 15-year fixed product drops to 5.38%.
Inventory falls 18.1% from November to 1.18 million units, while median price rises 0.4% to $405,400.
Price for logs exported from Norway changed slightly 0.3%.
Exports of lumber from Norway dipped 3%.
New owner plans to manufacture paper towels and napkins at the 205-acre site, hiring 15 local employees for restart.
New chief executive joins from Plasman Group as interim leader Christoph Sander returns to Board role.
New local entities support two active kiln projects, including one scheduled for installation in May 2026.
Price for wood pellets imported to South Korea rose 3%.