Search Results: 'Setra'

From forest to final product
20 June, 2017
Situated near the strategic port of Varberg in south Sweden is Derome AB, a multifaceted timber industry business with sawmilling operations right up to timber house manufacturing. Stephen Powney visited the Derome sawmill

Redwood’s robust performance
20 June, 2017
Swedish redwood suppliers are striking an optimistic note, investing and looking at new products. Mike Jeffree reports

Setra boosts profits and predicts positive market in 2017
24 January, 2017
Swedish sawmiller Setra has reported an operating profit of SKr153m (2015: SKr47m) for the full year 2016 and has predicted positive market developments this year.

Setra to sell mill to Bergs Timber
16 December, 2016
Setra is selling its Vimmerby sawmill to Bergs Timber AB.

Swedish sawmiller talks of market “unease” over UK’s Brexit
18 July, 2016
One of the UK’s major suppliers of Swedish construction softwood says the UK’s decision to leave the UK creates “unease and uncertainty” in the short-term.

Nordic sawmillers cite uncertain and challenging markets
15 February, 2016
The latest round of financial results from Nordic sawmillers paint a picture of some market uncertainty and generally more challenging figures from their full year 2015 business performance.

Looking Ahead
19 June, 2015
James Donaldson & Sons has evolved from a timber importer into an integrated group with multiple divisions, reports Stephen Powney from Fife

Nordic sawmillers record better annual results
15 February, 2015
Nordic sawmills have reported their 2014 annual results, with most recording improvements in operating profits.

Snows staff on fact-finding trip
29 September, 2014
Four Snows Timber sales staff have learned more about large-scale timber production during a trip to Swedish wood producer Setra.

Simplifying Supply chains
16 July, 2014
TTJ’s Mike Jeffree asked Vice-President Esa Kaikkonen about Metsä Wood’s latest developments, the market and future strategies

Markets in play
16 June, 2014
Setra sees a strong future in further market and product diversification. Mike Jeffree spoke to market director Olle Berg.

Setra eyes growth in Poland
17 May, 2014
Setra is to open a sales office in northern Poland as part of plans to increase its focus on a growing market for the Swedish wood products company.

Setra boosts operating profits
25 April, 2014
Stronger export volumes to Egypt, Japan and China helped Swedish sawmiller Setra boost its first-quarter operating profits by SKr93m.

Setra updates 1980s equipment at Nyby redwood mill
25 March, 2014
Setra is to upgrade its Nyby redwood sawmill in a new investment programme.

Setra adds value by merging Plusshus and processed wood products division
07 February, 2014
Setra is merging its timber housing business Plusshus with its processed wood products division to create a new business area – Building Products & Systems.

Setra and SCA report better earnings
29 January, 2014
Swedish sawmillers Setra and SCA have both reported improved earnings on the back of increased volumes and prices.

Great Scot-line
02 November, 2013
Timber liner and terminal operator Scotline has developed a strong presence in south-east England. Stephen Powney visits its Rochester operation.

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

Brighter times for Nordic sawmillers
31 October, 2013
Setra’s UK sawn timber sales grew by 15% in the first nine months of 2013, evidence it says of a British construction market which is gaining momentum.

Setra mill invests in automated sorting
24 September, 2013
Swedish sawmiller Setra has signed an order with C Gunnarssons Verkstads AB (CGV) to buy automated sorting equipment for its Färila sawmill.