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FEP: in 2021, the consumption of parquet in Europe increased by 5.8%
Flooring & Decking B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

FEP: in 2021, the consumption of parquet in Europe increased by 5.8%

All member states have now returned or even exceeded the consumption levels of 2019, and demand continues to grow.

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  • 3 months ago
SBTi approves Smurfit Kappa's Goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Packaging B2BWood Press 2 min. Read

SBTi approves Smurfit Kappa's Goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The goals related to reducing greenhouse gases resulting from the activities of Smurfit Kappa correspond to the emission reduction levels necessary to keep global warming at a level well below 2°C.

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  • 3 months ago
In the 4th quarter of 2021, the production of boxed cardboard in the United States increased by 2%
Packaging B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

In the 4th quarter of 2021, the production of boxed cardboard in the United States increased by 2%

The total capacity utilization rate in the final quarter of 2021 reached 94.1%, which is 0.7 percentage points more than a year earlier.

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  • 3 months ago
In 2021, China reduced the volume of softwood lumber imports by a quarter
Lumber B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

In 2021, China reduced the volume of softwood lumber imports by a quarter

In 2021, the volume of softwood lumber imports to China fell by 26% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, to 18.5 million m3. The cost of imports decreased by 6.2% to $4.1 billion, and the average price increased by 27% to $222 per v3.

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  • 3 months ago
Stora Enso and Tornator will restore 1 thousand hectares of sparsely wooded peatlands in Finland
Forests B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

Stora Enso and Tornator will restore 1 thousand hectares of sparsely wooded peatlands in Finland

Restoration will increase biodiversity and improve species’ habitat on the restored lands by removing trees that have grown in the area after drainage. After logging, the ditches will be blocked to raise the water level.

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  • 3 months ago
WSJ: In 2021, residential home sales in the United States reached a 15-year high
Buildings B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

WSJ: In 2021, residential home sales in the United States reached a 15-year high

6.12 million homes were sold in 2021, which is 8.5% more than in 2020. The driver was low borrowing rates and high consumer demand, which are expected to support the market during the first months of 2022.

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  • 4 months ago
Tetra Pak has started production of packaging with polymers based on vegetable raw materials in Russia
Packaging B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

Tetra Pak has started production of packaging with polymers based on vegetable raw materials in Russia

The new packaging consists of more than 80% renewable natural materials - cardboard and plant-based polymers derived from sugar cane. All components of such packaging can be recycled in Russia within the existing production facilities.

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  • 4 months ago
The European Commission will hold consultations due to Russian export duties on wood
Market Reports B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

The European Commission will hold consultations due to Russian export duties on wood

The restrictions consist of a significant increase in export duties on certain wood products and a sharp reduction in the number of border crossing points (from more than 30 to one) through which such exports can be carried out.

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  • 4 months ago
Rayonier Advanced Materials to build new bioethanol plant
Biofuel B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

Rayonier Advanced Materials to build new bioethanol plant

The company will be one of the first in France to produce second-generation bioethanol from wood raw materials. With a 90% lower carbon footprint than fossil fuel-based gasoline, the new product will help meet clean, renewable energy needs and contribute to reducing climate change.

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  • 4 months ago
In 2021, China increased plywood exports by 17.7%
Wooden panels B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

In 2021, China increased plywood exports by 17.7%

The value of exports jumped by 39.5% to $5.9 billion, and the average price increased by 18.6% to $474 per m3.

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  • 4 months ago
By 2030, DS Smith will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46%
Packaging B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

By 2030, DS Smith will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46%

The British DS Smith accelerates the implementation of plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and intends to bring its operations in line with the scenario of the Paris Agreement to keep the growth of global average temperature well below 2 °C compared to pre-industrial levels and limit temperature growth by 1.5 °C.

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  • 4 months ago
Smurfit Kappa has put into operation an advanced process control system at a factory in Germany
Equipment B2BWood Press 1 min. Read

Smurfit Kappa has put into operation an advanced process control system at a factory in Germany

Using a solution from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio allows you to reduce starch consumption, which leads to significant cost savings and more stable paper quality.

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  • 4 months ago

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