Companies using the timber are putting themselves at risk of hefty financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution.

The investigation ‘Blood-stained birch: exposing the EU trade in Russian conflict ply,’ caught firms on camera, in voice calls and through internal documents arranging a stead ...

Long ago, when I wanted a plywood sheet, I would go to the local big box hardware store and buy whatever was at the center of the optimization curve for cheapest and nicest looking. I would ...

US imported $62 million of Russian birch plywood in 2024, with $200 million more from Vietnam and $160 million from Indonesia ...

The investigation found that seven of the ten largest Russian exporters of birch plywood continue to supply products to the EU despite sanctions imposed in July 2022. The organisation estimates ...