Search Results: 'Financial Times'

CP Timber posts pre-tax profits of £1.07m
22 February, 2024
UK hardwood importer and distributor CP Timber has posted annual pre-tax profits of £1.07m, according to a statement posted at Companies House in February.

Cautious positivity
24 October, 2023
British-grown timber remains competitive and sawmills are continuing to invest. Sally Spencer reports

Housebuilding decline takes toll
23 October, 2023
The chipboard sector may not feel the full extent of the fall in housing starts until next year. Keren Fallwell reports

The new power couple
28 August, 2023
Ten-25 managing director Ian Oldrey explains how ERP and AI technology are reshaping the timber industry

Trimble launches cloud-based log inventory and management system for forestry
16 August, 2023
US-based Trimble has announced the launch of LIMS PRO, a new cloud-hosted version of its widely used log inventory and management system (LIMS) to manage sawmill raw material procurement.

From pre-fab to palace
28 June, 2023
Roy Wakeman has led quite the life in the joinery sector, now you can read about it in his no-holds barred autobiography. Mike Jeffree had a read

Timber still hot in cooling kitchen market
26 April, 2023
After two buoyant years, manufacturers Stoneham Kitchens and Naked Kitchens feel 2023, although starting solidly, will be more challenging for their sector. But the improve-not-move trend should help underpin the market – and consumers’ desire for natural materials, including wood, in their kitchens is expected to continue. Mike Jeffree reports

Chipboard demand better than feared
25 April, 2023
The UK chipboard sector is heartened by Q1 demand exceeding expectations but slowing housebuilding activity could impact later in the year. Keren Fallwell reports

All in the report
15 February, 2023
The UK Forest Market Report reveals a sector that continues to be ripe for investment. Sally Spencer reports

Cover story
15 February, 2023
The coatings and finishes sector had a better 2022 than perhaps it expected, and is optimistic for this year, despite the obvious challenges. Sally Spencer reports

Agent of change
22 December, 2022
Del credere agent NHG Timber operates globally, with its range including temperate hardwoods and clear softwoods. But it is perhaps particularly known for tropical timber. TTJ asked director Stuart McBride about developments and the role of an agent in this part of its business

SAM invests £1m in new primed finish
29 November, 2022
MDF mouldings manufacturer, SAM, has announced the 2023 launch of its new primed finish. As a commitment to bringing the best in market products and setting the bar on quality and standard, and as part of an overall project to improve its service package, SAM has invested more than £1m in developing its latest primed mouldings solution.

European panels sector gathers in times of uncertainty
18 October, 2022
European panel sector representatives came together in Belgium to hear about industry developments at a time of increasing economic uncertainty. Stephen Powney was there

Reinforcing sustainability
18 October, 2022
Interholco has published its latest sustainability report. Mike Jeffree reports

Shoreham hit the heights
18 October, 2022
Despite current market turbulence, following a major rise in throughput in the first three quarters of 2021, the port is pushing on with further improvements in its offer to users. Mike Jeffree reports

No signs of price recovery
18 October, 2022
Softwood traders are still trying to deal with the effects of high stock levels, reports Jerry Wilso

CLC working group signals likely impact of rising energy costs on timber prices
13 September, 2022
Rising energy costs are likely to affect timber prices in Q4 and Q1 2023, according to the latest statement from the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group.

Building on success
24 August, 2022
Donaldson Group made the headlines last December when it announced it had acquired the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturer, Stewart Milne Timber Systems. Sally Spencer reports

Nordic sawmillers post record results but signal caution on autumn market dynamics
16 August, 2022
Nordic sawmillers have reported some record-breaking financial results in recent weeks but are signalling that some highly uncertain times may lay ahead for markets in the autumn.

Egger Group posts exceptional results and announces management changes
15 August, 2022
Egger Group closed the financial year with sales of €4.23bn, a 37% growth on the previous year, the company said in its latest trading statement.