Search Results: 'VIDA'

Obituary – Richard Thick
11 January, 2023
Richard Thick, formerly of Vida Wood UK, died peacefully at home on Thursday December 22, following a brave battle against prostate cancer.

On the virtual road
23 December, 2020
The TRA held four regional roadshow webinars in October. Sally Spencer attended the North of England and Scotland event

Passing the baton
30 October, 2020
James Donaldson & Sons patriarch Neil Donaldson looks back over his 45 years with the family business. Sally Spencer reports

Bergs to sell Swedish sawmills to Vida
23 June, 2020
Bergs Timber has signed an agreement to sell its Bergs’ Swedish sawmill business to Vida for SEK400m.

Turbulence and decline
26 August, 2019
Canada’s sawmillers face a range of challenges, from massive insect pest damage in the forest, to increased competition from Europe and trade tariffs in their biggest export market, the US. They are having to explore new strategies to find the answers. Building materials and real-estate consultant Robert Woodbridge reports

Online training logs a win
24 September, 2018
As the construction industry continues its struggle with skills shortages, the trussed rafter industry is working hard to upskill employees, with sign-ups for specialist training quadrupling.

Aiming for the heights
24 August, 2017
“Aim high” is the Trussed Rafter Association’s theme for 2017 and the achievements for the association so far reflect that. But there’s no time for standing still as the climb to be the voice of the industry never stops

Market Signals
20 June, 2017
When TTJ stopped off at ATA Timber’s Moheda HQ, the company said UK buyers needed to make firm order commitments and realise that global demand for wood was growing, reports Stephen Powney.

Vida growth continues
20 June, 2017
TTJ’s south Sweden sawmill visits kicked off with a trip to privately-owned group Vida, a Swedish timber producer with significant activity on the UK market. Stephen Powney reports

Reaching peak performance
22 May, 2017
A wave of new initiatives is seeing the Trussed Rafter Association move forward with renewed vigour and purpose. Stephen Powney reports from the AGM

Rörvik to sell last sawmill
27 March, 2017
Rörvik Timber has effectively exited the Swedish sawmilling sector following news of the SKr48m agreement to sell its Linghem sawmill to Holmen.

Rorvik Timber announces two sawmill closures
07 March, 2017
Swedish sawmiller Rörvik Timber has announced that it is to shut its two sawmills at Boxholm and Myresjöfönster.

Travis Perkins PLC elevates timber
21 September, 2015
Travis Perkins plc is one of the biggest sellers of timber in the UK. For our regular monthly face-to face interview, Stephen Powney talks to the company’s head of supply centres Jonathan Bower.

Looking Ahead
19 June, 2015
James Donaldson & Sons has evolved from a timber importer into an integrated group with multiple divisions, reports Stephen Powney from Fife

Nordic mills upgrade kilns
05 June, 2014
Moelven and Vida sawmills have made investments in Valutec progressive kiln technology.

Kiln investment increases Vida mill capacity
03 February, 2014
Swedish privately-owned sawmiller Vida is investing SKr15m in additional drying capacity at its Hästveda sawmill.

Sawmiller’s housing arm progresses first UK project
17 December, 2013
The first UK timber frame apartment block for Swedish sawmiller Vida’s housing division is nearing completion.

Great Scot-line
02 November, 2013
Timber liner and terminal operator Scotline has developed a strong presence in south-east England. Stephen Powney visits its Rochester operation.

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

Setra mill invests in automated sorting
24 September, 2013
Swedish sawmiller Setra has signed an order with C Gunnarssons Verkstads AB (CGV) to buy automated sorting equipment for its Färila sawmill.