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AI and IoT future game changers for the forestry industry
12 June, 2023
Open sharing of information about forests is of great importance in order to protect the climate and preserve biodiversity. Currently, Sweden’s Linnaeus University is running the Forest 4.0 initiative, an excellence centre for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in the forestry sector in Lithuania. The goal is to develop innovative solutions that encompass the entire process of modern forestry.

Competitive times, sustainable prospects
26 April, 2023
The UK kitchen market is facing a challenging couple of years, say commentators. But the outlook beyond is brighter – and environmental performance will be in the recipe for supplier success. Mike Jeffree reports

Reuse, Recycle
16 February, 2023
Tomra and IKEA have explored the future of wood recycling in a recent webcast to show how a circular economy for wood can become a reality and a profitable business case for the panel industry

BSW Group launches immersive showroom
01 February, 2023
BSW Group has unveiled an immersive showroom at BSW Timber Solutions HQ, in Stoke-on-Trent, designed to showcase its breadth of sustainable timber products.

Symposium charts changing markets
22 December, 2022
Panels manufacturers from across the world gathered in Hamburg for the 12th European Wood-based Panels Symposium, hearing the latest economic forecasts and technical updates for the industry. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

BoKlok UK appoints new sales and marketing director
27 October, 2022
BoKlok UK, the innovative and sustainable home provider, jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA has appointed Emma Plumridge as sales and marketing director.

European panels sector gathers in Hamburg to hear latest on wood-based panels market movements
12 October, 2022
Hundreds of representatives from the international wood-based panels industry and technology suppliers to the sector gathered in Hamburg on Tuesday evening for the opening of the European Wood-based Panel Symposium.

North American panel producers join together in Climate Positive Now initiative
22 November, 2021
North American wood-based panels and surfacing producers are joining together under the Climate Positive Now banner to promote the sustainability benefits of decorative wood panels.

Lockdown cooks up new kitchen recipes
30 April, 2021
With home working forecast to put down permanent post pandemic roots, the kitchen is expected to become a more multi-purpose space and focus for investment. Mike Jeffree reports

BoKlok/Abri partnership to bring 750 homes to south-east
21 January, 2021
BoKlok UK and Abri have announced a new partnership, which will see them working collaboratively to provide over 750 modular homes over the next five years.

Robinson joins BoKlok
03 December, 2020
Helen Robinson has joined BoKlok UK as its new general counsel. Ms Robinson was formerly a partner at Pinsent Masons LLP specialising in housing-led regeneration schemes and has worked for both public and private sector clients throughout her career.

BoKlok achieves new NHBC scheme approval
10 November, 2020
BoKlok UK Ltd, the sustainable, quality, and low-cost home provider jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, has been approved by the NHBC Accepts scheme.

New president and CEO at Södra
05 June, 2020
Lotta Lyrå has been appointed president and CEO. She will take office later this year, replacing interim president Peter Karlsson.

BoKlok UK appoints modular housing manufacturer
20 May, 2020
BoKlok UK, jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, has announced that it has appointed modular housing manufacturer TopHat, to help deliver part of its first product offering in the UK.

Wood machine mart
29 July, 2019
The world’s largest exhibition for timber sector machinery and equipment – Ligna 2019 – lived up to its reputation as a hub for innovation. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

IKEA makes fresh move into UK housing market
05 July, 2019
BoKlok, the Swedish “home ownership concept” owned by flat-pack retailer IKEA and construction company Skanska could soon be building homes in the UK.

You'll never work alone
17 June, 2019
The excitement approaching a Champions League final involving two English teams was getting to fever pitch at the time of writing this column.

You'll never work alone
17 June, 2019
The excitement approaching a Champions League final involving two English teams was getting to fever pitch at the time of writing this column.

Stora Enso joins timber textile group
06 March, 2019

Hello Helios
16 January, 2019
International Applications has lived up to its name by becoming the UK distributor of products made in Slovenia by Japanese-owned Helios Industrial Coatings. Sally Spencer reports