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UK Government publishes Timber Construction Policy Roadmap
Monday, December 11, 2023 The UK Government has published its Timber Construction Policy Roadmap today which looks to boost the safe use of sustainable UK timber in construction and increase domestic wood supply.
SAM to acquire W Howard in major MDF mouldings market move
Friday, December 08, 2023 Northern Ireland-based Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Limited (SAM) is to acquire W Howard in a major move in the MDF mouldings business.
Christmas sparkles at the London Softwood Club Christmas luncheon
Friday, December 08, 2023 A record attendance of 190 people was recorded at this year’s London Softwood Club (LSC) Christmas luncheon held on Thursday afternoon (December 7) at the sumptuous Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster.
Hadleigh Timber Group posts 2022 pre-tax profit of £19.9m
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 The Hadleigh Timber Group Ltd (HTG), one of the UK's leading distributors of wood-based products, has posted a pre-tax profit of £19.9m (2021: £43.5m) for the year ending December 31, 2022.
UPM invests €10m in Korkeakoski sawmill
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 UPM is to invest nearly €10m in the modernisation of the Korkeakoski sawmill, Finland.
National Timber Group appoints Scott Cairns as Group Chief Executive
Monday, December 04, 2023 The National Timber Group (NTG) has announced the appointment of Scott Cairns as NTG’s Group Chief Executive.
Ghana wood product exports drop 16% in Q3
Monday, December 04, 2023 Ghana’s wood exports saw a 16% decrease in volumes terms in Q3, 2023, compared to the preceding quarter, according to Ghana Forestry Commission data shared by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Bergs Timber shareholders to convene on Dec 27 for takeover approval
Monday, December 04, 2023 An extraordinary general meeting of Bergs Timber AB shareholders has been called for December 27 to approve the SEK1.54bn takeover offer from Norvik hf.
Stora Enso updates EPDs for products
Monday, December 04, 2023 Stora Enso has reported lower product carbon footprints for many of its wood products as verified by transparent third parties in their Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).
DTE makes big investment in open web joist production
Friday, December 01, 2023 Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has made a six-figure investment in new machinery at its manufacturing site in the Southwest of England.
LUMIN TRP roadshow showcases plywood range to James Latham
Friday, December 01, 2023 LUMIN, a leading South American plywood producer, has partnered with James Latham to deliver a roadshow of its LUMIN TRP (Tropical Replacement Panel) plywood.
Builders’ merchant Q3 volumes down 10.5% on a year ago
Friday, December 01, 2023 Latest BMBI stats reveal that total builders’ merchants’ volume sales fell by 10.5% in Q3 compared to a year ago.
Gutex starts production at Eschbach insulating boards factory
Monday, November 27, 2023 Leading German wood fibre insulation board manufacturer Gutex has started production at its new Eschbach im Breisgau factory following a two-and-a-half-year project.
Premier Forest Products grows presence in the north
Monday, November 20, 2023 Premier Forest Products has announced yet another acquisition, this time the purchase of North-East Sheets & Panels Ltd. (NESP).
Mercer International reports EBITDA reductions but says inflation pressures are easing
Monday, November 20, 2023 International forest products group Mercer International has seen its EBITDA slashed by more than two-thirds for Q3, 2023 compared to a year ago, but it has noted some easing of inflationary pressures.
Woodworking machinery giant to cut 600 jobs
Monday, November 20, 2023 The world’s largest manufacturer of woodworking machinery Homag is cutting 600 jobs worldwide in response to a reduced order intake.
TDUK annual dinner held at Old Billingsgate
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Timber Development UK (TDUK) welcomed over 400 timber trade representatives for its annual dinner at Old Billingsgate, London on November 8.
Kronospan agrees co-operation with sandwich core innovator Pyrus Panels
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Kronospan and Pyrus Panels have agreed a comprehensive co-operation, which will see the former add the LISOCORE lightweight panel innovation to its global range of products.
Downbeat economic forecasts shared at TDUK markets conference in London
Thursday, November 09, 2023 UK and international timber traders gathered in strong numbers for Timber Development UK’s Global Market Conference in London on Wednesday at a time of difficult market dynamics.
Timber imports saw steady growth heading into Q3, TDUK reports
Thursday, November 02, 2023 July was the second consecutive month that timber imports were higher than in 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) statistics.

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