Benchmark declines $4 for the week and $5 over the past month.
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Imports of softwood lumber to Japan grew only 0.9%.
Weak demand, sky-high sawlog prices, deteriorating currency conditions, and weaker energy assortment revenue weighed on fourth-quarter results.
The reviews will begin March 9, 2026, and will cover 2025 shipments of Canadian softwood lumber and Chinese hardwood plywood and wooden bedroom furniture.
New $75 million capital injection positions pallet provider for growth as Dave Russell assumes interim CEO role.
Utility pole volumes rise 9.7% as company idles two facilities and forecasts EPS growth to $4.20-$5.00 in 2026.
Second kiln installation planned for later in 2026 to boost lumber production for mass timber applications.
Funding includes a new mass timber and glulam manufacturing facility in Alberta, Indigenous forestry initiatives in Alberta and Manitoba, and wood-construction research and training.
Price for lumber exported from Brazil increased 5%.
Lumber demand stayed weak through most of the quarter, while scheduled maintenance reduced pulp output.
New Senior Vice President moves from Metsä Wood sales role as Kalle Parviainen transitions to group controlling position.
BDC financing features interest-only payments until 2028 as Mackenzie sawmill resumes two-shift operations.
Stud lumber posts larger year-over-year gains than cedar and cypress, while plywood is flat.
The Vancouver event will start at 8:30 a.m. PDT on March 11 and will include a day-one welcome reception.
Imports of lumber to Japan grew only 0.6%.
Lease recalculations add back charges for 2024–2025 as exports weaken and borrowing costs stay high.
Lumber production’s year-on-year decline steepens in the fourth quarter, averaging a 9% drop in October–December versus a 0.34% increase in July–September, and ends the year with output down 8% in November and almost 13% in December.
The bill would automatically exempt many homebuilding inputs and set an application process for other exclusions.
Price for lumber imported to Egypt upped 1.5%.
Long Island distributor founded in 1948 continues operations as Joe Sider leads post-acquisition.