USA – Rayonier Inc. and PotlatchDeltic Corporation have announced a definitive merger agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating one of the largest timberland and wood products companies in North America. Based on October 10,...
Ingka Investments Expands Forest Portfolio with Major Acquisition
NETHERLANDS – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the largest Ikea retailer—has agreed to acquire approximately 153,000 hectares of land in Latvia and Estonia from Södra, Sweden’s largest forest owners’ association. About 89% of the land...
FSC Strengthens Global Supply Chain Integrity
BELGIUM – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and system integrity following recent discussions about false certification claims. The organization emphasized that open scrutiny is essential to maintaining FSC’s...
Roseburg Exits Hardwood Plywood Market
USA – Roseburg Forest Products has announced the closure of its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and its exit from the hardwood plywood market, marking a strategic shift toward a more focused product portfolio with stronger long-term growth...
Interzum Forum Italy Looks to the Future
ITALY – The second edition of interzum forum italy, titled “Beyond the Furniture, Towards the Future,” will take place on June 4–5, 2026, at the Bergamo Exhibition Center, providing industry professionals with a vital platform for networking,...
New Wood Tariffs Take Effect in the U.S.
USA – New US tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities, lumber, timber, and certain upholstered furniture came into effect on October 14. Under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, imports of softwood lumber and timber now face a 10%...
Roseburg Exits Hardwood Plywood Market
USA – Roseburg Forest Products has shut down its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and will exit the hardwood plywood market as part of a long-term strategy to focus on products with stronger demand and growth potential. The Dillard plant, one of...
Arauco Secures USD 2.2 Billion to Build Cutting-Edge Pulp Mill in Brazil
BRAZIL – Chilean company Arauco has announced a landmark financing agreement to develop a next-generation pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, a project set to establish a new global benchmark in efficiency and environmental performance within the pulp...
Peru Overtakes Colombia as Top Buyer of Ecuadorian Particleboard
ECUADOR – Ecuador’s exports of particleboard (MDP) reached USD 128.2 million between January and August 2025, a 3.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, according to customs data. The main change in trade flows was the rise of Peru as Ecuador’s...
France’s Joubert Plywood Joins Japan’s Nankai Plywood
FRANCE – Long-established French company Joubert Plywood, a European benchmark in certified plywood, has entered a new chapter by joining Japanese conglomerate Nankai Plywood, following the decision of its president, Thierry Joubert, to prepare for...
SICAM 2025 another sold-out edition
ITALY – In a season full of global uncertainties, the furniture industry is once again confirming its strong commitment to SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components, Accessories and Semi-Finished Products for the Furniture Industry. The 16th...
CSIL Marks 45 Years as a Key Reference in Economic Research and The Furniture Industry
ITALY – In 2025, Milan-based Centro Studi Industria Leggera (CSIL) celebrates its 45th anniversary, a milestone that serves both to honor its history and to look ahead at the challenges and opportunities facing the organization and the global furniture...