Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

New generation takes the lead at the WPA
28 November, 2022
The end of this year sees the conclusion of a period of transition at the Wood Protection Association. After more than four successful years as director, Gordon Ewbank will be stepping back into an advisory role as from January 1, 2023. All the team at the WPA would like to say a huge thank you for all the valuable work he has done over that time.

Bergs’ interim results reflect deteriorating economic situation
10 November, 2022
Sweden-based wood products producer Bergs Group has published its interim results showing how it is being negatively impacted by the deteriorating economic situation.

International Hardwood Conference discusses market stresses
09 November, 2022
The International Hardwood Conference, organised in Lyon by the French National Wood Federation (FNB), the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF), took place on October 28.

TDUK market conference paints gloomy trade picture into 2023
04 November, 2022
The Timber Development UK (TDUK) annual market conference in central London was unequivocal in its message – falling demand and prices coupled with rising costs will cause increasingly difficult and uncertain market conditions going into 2023.

Communications key says TIMCON
18 October, 2022
Clear communications will be essential for supply chain firms to tackle future challenges in recruiting and retaining good staff, according to speakers at a recent packaging business conference.

ISC notes sharp downturn after excellent 2022 start
17 October, 2022
The 70th edition of the International Softwood Conference (ISC) was held at the Marriott hotel in Copenhagen and online on October 13. The conference was hosted by the Danish Timber Trade Federation, which co-organised the event with the two usual partners: The European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF).

BWF 2022 Awards shortlist revealed
12 October, 2022
This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.

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.

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.

TDUK and WPA in new Affiliation Agreement
28 July, 2022
A new Affiliation Agreement between Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) has set the template for further consolidation of the timber industry, helping to drive the mass adoption of timber as a sustainable construction solution.

WPA Awards celebrate excellence
07 July, 2022
This year's WPA Wood Protection Industry Awards & Conference took place at the Windmill Hotel, Coventry on June 29-30.

James Jones & Sons wins RIAS award for new visitor building
07 June, 2022
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced eight exceptional buildings as winners of Scotland’s national architecture awards – including James Jones & Sons new visitor building.

TTJ Awards partners with BMF to support merchanting development
22 April, 2022
The UK timber industry’s leading annual awards event – the TTJ Awards – has embarked on an exciting new partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to support timber merchanting development.

Brits believe healthy forests best defence against climate change
05 April, 2022
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) UK’s annual consumer survey (https://uk.fsc.org/trademark-use/consumer-insights) has revealed that three-quarters of Brits agree that healthy forests are of crucial importance in the fight against climate change.

Hamish Macleod wins Confor award for dedication to forestry
21 March, 2022
Hamish Macleod was awarded the 'Dedicated Service to Forestry Award' at the Confor dinner and awards ceremony this month, following the announcement of his retirement last year.

Scottish timber traders turn out in force in Edinburgh for STTA dinner
07 March, 2022
The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) had a successful first dinner since the Covid-19 pandemic started, with 175 people attending the March 4 event in Edinburgh.

STA responds to new white paper on mass timber construction
21 February, 2022
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has responded to a new white paper on mass timber construction published by RISCAuthority.

SCA’s wood division posts 12% net sales growth in 2021
31 January, 2022
The divestment of SCA Wood Supply UK had a restraining effect on annual sales in SCA’s wood decision, according to the company’s newly-published annual results.

Stora Enso reports healthy 2021 annual financial results
28 January, 2022
Nordic forest products giant Stora Enso has reported an 83% growth in annual pre-tax profits for 2021 to €1.41bn (2020: €773m).

Scientists use tree rings to chart historical periods of economic prosperity and downturn
27 January, 2022
Scientists have been able to reveal patterns of building activity in the late medieval and early modern era by researching tree felling dates, according to the journal Frontiers.