Search Results: 'Norbord'

EPF chairman to remain in role until successor can be found
07 February, 2024
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has confirmed that Martin Brettenthaler will remain chairman of the EPF while a successor is chosen.

New CEO appointed at Swiss Krono
25 January, 2024
Former Norbord CEO Peter Wijnbergen will replace longstanding Swiss Krono CEO Martin Brettenthaler on February 1, after the latter decided to pursue a new career path.

Cowie particleboard plant celebrates 50 years
30 May, 2023
A Scottish Timber Products (STP) 50-year reunion dinner was held at the Dunblane Hydro Hotel on May 5, attended by former STP personnel and invited guests including local supporting companies, some in their third generation.

West Fraser posts another strong set of results
16 August, 2022
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser has reported another strong set of results, posting adjusted EBITDA of US$762m for Q2.

West Fraser launches online architects’ hub
17 February, 2022
For the past six years, West Fraser (formerly Norbord) has partnered with RIBA Journal to hold an annual competition that challenges architects to use its SterlingOSB Zero product.

West Fraser’s Inverness plant hosts Portillo BBC series
10 February, 2022
The West Fraser’s Inverness plant was in the spotlight at the end of January when it featured in Michael Portillo’s Great Coastal Railway Journey series where the processes of wood panel production were highlighted to the broadcaster and former MP during a guided tour of the plant.

Premier Forest Products makes senior appointment
07 January, 2022
Andrew Francis has joined Premier Forest Group as its new UK sales director to lead the sales team. As part of this new role, he will help grow both the scale and profitability of the business, across all of the group brands, with both new and existing customers and suppliers.

West Fraser celebrates Christmas with customer prizes
01 December, 2021
West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is celebrating the festive season by giving customers the chance to win a fantastic prize.

West Fraser reports 61% rise in sales in Q2
13 August, 2021
West Fraser has announced its results for the second quarter of 2021 – results that include Norbord, which the company acquired earlier this year.

Timber and joinery sales lead the field
21 July, 2021
Impressive timber and joinery sales boost builders merchants’ performance

Graduate School
15 June, 2021
Norbord’s engineering graduate scheme has four new recruits

West Fraser joins BMBI panel of experts
10 June, 2021
West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) has joined the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) panel of industry experts.

West Fraser panels and lumber businesses soar in Q1
24 May, 2021
North American timber products giant West Fraser, which acquired Norbord earlier this year, has reported adjusted earnings (EBITDA) of US$665m for Q1, 2021.

Industry consolidation here to stay
26 April, 2021
Consolidation in the UK timber sector has been gathering pace in recent years and as we officially enter spring, it seems to have gone up a notch.

Industry consolidation here to stay
26 April, 2021
Consolidation in the UK timber sector has been gathering pace in recent years and as we officially enter spring, it seems to have gone up a notch.

Norbord records adjusted EBITDA of US$865m for 2020
16 February, 2021
Norbord, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Fraser Timber Co Ltd, has reported adjusted EBITDA of US$865m for the full-year 2020 compared to US$138m in 2019.

West Fraser acquisition of Norbord gets final court approval
25 January, 2021
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).

West Fraser to acquire Norbord and create global wood products leading group
19 November, 2020
West Fraser has announced plans to acquire Norbord in a US$3.1bn takeover in what is a giant move in the global wood products arena.

Norbord posts record Q3 earnings as OSB prices rocket
13 November, 2020
Norbord recorded its strongest quarter ever earnings in Q3, 2020, driven by higher OSB prices.

New Phase of Covid-19 Begins
05 June, 2020
The UK has moved into a new phase in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the government clearly wants to try and re-start elements of the UK economy. Stephen Powney reports