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SCM confirms presence at Xylexpo
SCM Group has confirmed it will have a presence at this year’s Xylexpo exhibition, as well as holding a major in-house show at its Rimini showroom.
FMB warns of slowdown in private housebuilding
The pace of private housebuilding slowed in the last quarter of 2013, according to the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) latest survey.
Setra adds value by merging Plusshus and processed wood products division
Setra is merging its timber housing business Plusshus with its processed wood products division to create a new business area – Building Products & Systems.
FSC provides further EUTR clarification
FSC is providing more clarity about its role in the implementation of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
European parquet consumption continues downward trend
Initial reviews of European parquet consumption in 2013 indicate a continuing contraction in the market.
Weyerhaeuser’s earnings rise
US forestry giant Weyerhaeuser has reported full-year net profits of US$540m from sales of US$8.5bn.
University axes furniture courses
Highly-regarded furniture courses have been axed by Buckinghamshire New University following a review into student numbers, cost and investment.
BWF relaunches U-value calculation service
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has relaunched its basic U-value calculation service to ensure all calculations are compliant with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
UPM hails best plywood performance since crash
UPM’s plywood division has hailed its fourth quarter performance as its best quarter since 2008.