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Egger creates forestry team
Egger has expanded its forestry services in the UK and appointed Simon Hart as business development and compliance manager for Egger Forest Management.
Rörvik Timber increases mill shifts
Swedish sawmiller Rörvik Timber is increasing shifts at some of its sawmills to meet demand in several of its key markets.
German sawn softwood exports lowest since 2004
Exports of German sawn softwood in 2013 fell to their lowest levels since 2004, according to new figures.
Change of EWD management
André Fey has stepped down as chairman of German sawmill machinery manufacturer EWD after 14 years at the helm.
Masonite expands UK doors business with Door-Stop acquisition
US door manufacturing giant Masonite International Corporation has expanded its UK business by acquiring the country’s largest composite door producer, Door-Stop, in a £29m deal.
Travis Perkins reports bumper profits
Travis Perkins has reported bumper £330m annual operating profits as it reaped the benefits of an upsurge in building materials demand in the second half of 2013.
Boise grows engineered wood products profits
US engineered wood products manufacturer Boise Cascade has reported a 41% growth in annual earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to US$136.4m.
UK pallet body says storms will add to raw material supply challenges
Timber pallet and packaging organisation Timcon says a predicted spike in fencing and construction timber demand following the winter’s severe winds and flooding could affect raw material supply.
Manufacturing capacity could restrain resurgent joinery sector
A recovery in UK joinery manufacturing is reaching the point where production capacity is being viewed as a constraint on business, according to a new survey on the sector.