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Travis Perkins joins TDUK
Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of timber chain of custody and has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK).
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Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of timber chain of custody and has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK).
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Pfeifer Group optimising facilities in response to market demand
European sawmilling giant Pfeifer Group has optimised its manufacturing processes in response to a difficult construction products market in Europe.
European sawmilling giant Pfeifer Group has optimised its manufacturing processes in response to a difficult construction products market in Europe.
Postsaver introduces 40-Year post replacement guarantee for agricultural fencing in Ireland
Postsaver, the protective sleeve product designed to extend the lives of fence posts, has introduced a 40-year post replacement guarantee for agricultural fencing in Ireland.
Postsaver, the protective sleeve product designed to extend the lives of fence posts, has introduced a 40-year post replacement guarantee for agricultural fencing in Ireland.
Firedoor producer Sentry named one of UK’s fastest growing businesses
Fire safety and security doorsets manufacturer Sentry Fire Safety Group has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.
Fire safety and security doorsets manufacturer Sentry Fire Safety Group has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.
Sykes Timber in major retrofit of headquarters building
UK timber merchant and distributor Sykes Timber has received permission to re-design its headquarters building with extensive use of timber products.
UK timber merchant and distributor Sykes Timber has received permission to re-design its headquarters building with extensive use of timber products.
Plywood showcase held at Tilbury
Timber traders were invited to the Port of Tilbury last week for a Malaysian rubberwood plywood showcase held by Plaut International and its manufacturing supplier Hok Lai.
Timber traders were invited to the Port of Tilbury last week for a Malaysian rubberwood plywood showcase held by Plaut International and its manufacturing supplier Hok Lai.
Arauco’s composite panel division saw sales decrease in Q4, 2023
The wood-based panels division of global forestry and wood products company Arauco saw sales volumes decreases in Q4, 2023 by 5.4%.
The wood-based panels division of global forestry and wood products company Arauco saw sales volumes decreases in Q4, 2023 by 5.4%.
Homag and Luli Wood strike strategic agreement
Chinese panel product giant Luli Wood Industry has a new strategic partnership agreement with German woodworking manufacturer Homag Group.
Chinese panel product giant Luli Wood Industry has a new strategic partnership agreement with German woodworking manufacturer Homag Group.
James Latham expects annual sales for 2023-24 to be close to previous financial year
Leading UK timber products distributor James Latham says it expects its annual sales for 2023-24 to very similar to the previous financial year.
Leading UK timber products distributor James Latham says it expects its annual sales for 2023-24 to very similar to the previous financial year.
Latest TDUK stats show timber import volumes fall at start of 2024
The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
New research centre for developing fire-resistant wood opens
A new fire and research centre for testing and development of fire-resistant wood has opened in Sweden.
A new fire and research centre for testing and development of fire-resistant wood has opened in Sweden.
TTJ Awards 2024 voting to go live
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.
BioComposites Centre’s Rob Elias to join MDF Recovery
The director of the well-known BioComposites Centre at Bangor University in Wales is to join MDF Recovery as head of business development.
The director of the well-known BioComposites Centre at Bangor University in Wales is to join MDF Recovery as head of business development.
Tanasote Wood Preservative Receives Green Light Under GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
Tanasote, Arxada’s copper-oil alternative to creosote for the treatment of industrial wood, has been authorised for use under GB BPR for the maximum period.
Tanasote, Arxada’s copper-oil alternative to creosote for the treatment of industrial wood, has been authorised for use under GB BPR for the maximum period.
Finsa’s Pablo Figueroa López is the new EPF chairman
Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
Persimmon’s profits halve to £352m but Group remains confident in long-term prospects
National housebuilder Persimmon PLC saw its pre-tax profits more than halve in 2023 to £352m (2022: £731m).
National housebuilder Persimmon PLC saw its pre-tax profits more than halve in 2023 to £352m (2022: £731m).
Travis Perkins reports challenging 2023 full year results
National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
ISC to be hosted in Sicily
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
Duties to be imposed on Russian birch plywood circumventing anti-dumping measures
The European Commission is to impose duties on Russian birch plywood products entering the EU through Kazakhstan and Turkey, following a months long investigation.
The European Commission is to impose duties on Russian birch plywood products entering the EU through Kazakhstan and Turkey, following a months long investigation.
New Uruguay sawmill opens
A new €8m pine lumber sawmill has opened in Uruguay to produce a variety of products for different markets.
A new €8m pine lumber sawmill has opened in Uruguay to produce a variety of products for different markets.
