LIGNA 2027 is already seeing record demand with 80% of space booked. Join the world’s leading woodworking trade fair in Hanover for global innovation and networking.

Sonae Arauco launches the Carbon Footprint Calculator to help users make responsible, sustainable decisions with transparency on CO₂ emissions from production to transport.

Södra divests its 25% stake in Sunpine to VAROPreem as the company shifts focus to areas that add long-term value to its member forests.

The global timber industry sees mixed performance in January 2026, with growth in Indonesia and Thailand, while facing raw material and cost pressures in other regions.

EcoDataCenter and ByggPartner have pioneered the world’s first mass timber data centre in Sweden, using Stora Enso’s Sylva™ kit to reduce embodied carbon, accelerate construction, and meet high security standards.

Metsä Group launches a demo plant in Äänekoski to produce Metsä LigO™ lignin, a sustainable product used for bio-based additives in construction and packaging.

New Forest Fencing & Gates installs Postsaver Pro-Shrink system, enabling factory-applied rot protection and improving post durability and installation efficiency.

Tilhill Forestry introduces UK-wide cold chain delivery via Maelor Forest Nurseries, protecting saplings and improving woodland establishment outcomes.

Södra posts SEK 1.29bn operating loss in 2025 as weak demand, FX volatility and higher timber costs squeeze margins despite efficiency gains.

SCM will showcase cutting-edge technological innovations for the timber construction industry at the Forum Holzbau event in Memmingen, Germany, on March 18-19, 2026.