
Exports of wood pellets from Canada lost 6%.

Total notified and applied felling area reaches 21,315 hectares; montane forest permit applications fall 13% year on year.

Imports of wood pellets to the United Kingdom lost 12%.

New joint venture will build first facility in Mississippi, using over 7 million tons of wood fiber to replace coal in metals production.

Exports of OSB from Canada lost 13%.

The price for softwood lumber exported from Canada to U.S. decreases 8%.

Freddie Mac reports the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averages 5.54% this week.

U.S. deal involves over 1,000 employees at 28 plants, with Bright Wood to operate under existing leadership.

Board launches search with Spencer Stuart as current CEO stays until successor is appointed.

The total value of roundwood purchased from Slovenian private forests in September was compared to August higher by 41.4%, and year-on-year by 35.4%.

Purchase includes rigid-core and LVT patents and DreamClick installation technology, strengthening i4F's licensing platform.

Ence invests over Euro 1 million in Pontevedra and Navia biofactories in Spain

Finland holds 33% share of Egypt’s lumber imports, followed by Russia with 26% and Sweden with 22%, based on data from Lesprom Analytics.

Retailer sees 2.5%–4.5% sales rise in 2026, below expectations.

The American Wood Council also elects new vice chairs from SmartLam and PotlatchDeltic, effective January 2026.

New Chief Technology Officer forecasts AI and digital solutions will reshape sawmilling industry within five years.
