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Holmen timber profits up despite weaker selling prices
Swedish forest products producer Holmen has reported improved operating profits in Q1 within its wood products division.
Swedish forest products producer Holmen has reported improved operating profits in Q1 within its wood products division.
Senior appointments at Zest
Timber garden product manufacturer Zest 4 Leisure has announced a number of senior level appointments to broaden capabilities at management level, and an increased investment in training and development to support its future growth.
Timber garden product manufacturer Zest 4 Leisure has announced a number of senior level appointments to broaden capabilities at management level, and an increased investment in training and development to support its future growth.
Pierce joins AVS as MD
AVS Fencing & Landscaping has welcomed new managing director Stewart Pierce.
AVS Fencing & Landscaping has welcomed new managing director Stewart Pierce.
Hipkins to chair BMF West Midlands
James Hipkins, managing director of Emerys Builders Merchants, is the new chairman of the Builders Merchants’ Federation’s (BMF) West Midlands region. He takes over from Neil Lawrence, chief operating officer Jewson and managing director Local Merchant Group.
James Hipkins, managing director of Emerys Builders Merchants, is the new chairman of the Builders Merchants’ Federation’s (BMF) West Midlands region. He takes over from Neil Lawrence, chief operating officer Jewson and managing director Local Merchant Group.
Robertson joins IBC Buying Group
The IBC Buying Group has appointed Dave Robertson as commercial director.
The IBC Buying Group has appointed Dave Robertson as commercial director.
Norbord appoints new national sales manager
Norbord has appointed Sanjit Dosanjh as national sales manager for the UK and Ireland. Formerly national product manager and then national sales manager at Kingspan Insulation UK, Mr Dosanjh is well versed in the needs of housebuilders and builders’ merchants.
Norbord has appointed Sanjit Dosanjh as national sales manager for the UK and Ireland. Formerly national product manager and then national sales manager at Kingspan Insulation UK, Mr Dosanjh is well versed in the needs of housebuilders and builders’ merchants.
Timber construction gains further political momentum in Germany
Germany’s sawmill and timber industries have hailed a “groundbreaking decision” encouraging the greater promotion of wood as a building material in Germany.
Germany’s sawmill and timber industries have hailed a “groundbreaking decision” encouraging the greater promotion of wood as a building material in Germany.
Sonae Arauco launches 3D fibreboard
International wood-based panels manufacturer Sonae Arauco has launched a 3D fibreboard to challenge bendable plywood products.
International wood-based panels manufacturer Sonae Arauco has launched a 3D fibreboard to challenge bendable plywood products.
African hardwood business reports better year
International African hardwood focused business Woodbois has posted a big increase in revenue and a cut in its pre-tax losses.
International African hardwood focused business Woodbois has posted a big increase in revenue and a cut in its pre-tax losses.
Joinery company fire near Darlington
A joinery company near Darlington was hit by a large fire at the weekend.
A joinery company near Darlington was hit by a large fire at the weekend.
