Katajanokan Laituri, Stora Enso’s mass timber HQ, wins the Finlandia Prize for Architecture, celebrated for its forest-like interior and sustainable design.

New investigation highlights severe deforestation in Liberia’s cocoa industry and the exploitation of child labour. European action on anti-deforestation regulation is critical.

The HASSLACHER Group received a recognition prize at the Styrian Timber Construction Award 2025 for its sustainable and innovative office building in Preding.

Confor urges a Timber Industrial Strategy in Scotland to boost forestry, wood processing, job creation, and environmental benefits.

Metsä Group launches a massive cost-saving plan, potentially cutting 800 global jobs, 540 in Finland, due to weak demand and escalating raw material costs.

Stora Enso divests 175,000 hectares of forest land, reinforcing its commitment to renewable materials in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction.

Metsä Group plans to procure timber at full capacity this autumn, boosting the Finnish and broader Nordic woodworking industry despite global market uncertainty

French plywood giant Joubert joins Japan’s Nankai Plywood. The strategic move creates a powerhouse in the global market for certified Okoumé and marine plywood.

Liansheng Pulp & Paper builds China’s largest kraft pulp mill in Zhangzhou with advanced ANDRITZ technology, focusing on full integration, sustainability, and high-efficiency production.

UPM initiates a strategic review of its Plywood business, including potential divestiture or IPO to signal a major shift for the future of the WISA brand.