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In May 2011, Germany's Beech log exports ranged on the level of the reference month of 2010. Although, exports to China increased significantly by 17%, below the line a small decrease of 0.37% resulted from the exports over all countries. Lower deliveries in May to Holland and Sweden caused that effect.... [more...]
The price survey of Pelletpreis.ch for August 2011 shows a slight decline of the pellet prices in Switzerland. A slight seasonal increase had been expected. Cheap imports from the euro zone countries already seem to have an impact.... [more...]
Also in the second quarter of 2011, pellet production in Germany remains at a high level. According to surveys conducted by the German Fuelwood and Pellet Association DEPV, 456.000 tonnes (t) of wood pellets were produced from April to June 2011.... [more...]
H.I.G. European Capital Partners, the European arm of leading global private equity investment firm H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the Austro-German Hanlo Group through the newly founded Green Building Group GmbH. The acquisition is a joint investment with Solidus Partners LLP, the investment vehicle of Philippe Graf von Stauffenberg. Together with the well-known brands “Hanlo” and “Bau mein Haus”, Hanlo will…... [more...]
While in Bavaria up to € 70/m³ are paid for pallet logs in some cases, prices in Baden-Wuerttemberg and Hesse remain below, despite increases in recent weeks. At the top, up to € 67/m³ are reached.... [more...]
Pavatex is expanding into the Far East. By the 1st of July, the
new 100% subsidiary Pavatex Japan K.K. was founded. Business
in Japan will be led by the Swiss Thomas Käslin, who has
access to a Japanese sales force.... [more...]
Much earlier than in previous years, Hessen-Forst agreed with Pollmeier on delivery quantities and prices for the 2011/12 season. Thus, prices will rise by 6% at an average to € 68.50/m³. A special feature in this season is a sophisticated surcharge and discount system for early or late deliveries.... [more...]
The market situation during the first weeks of July was
similar to that of the previous month with a quiet Pyinkado
market, while Gurjan (Kanyin) continues to enjoy a brisk
trade...... [more...]