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UPM CEO to co-chair global forum
UPM chief executive officer Jussia Pesonen will co-chair the Forest Solutions Group of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in 2014-2016.
Danish government implements responsible procurement
The Danish government is to introduce a responsible purchasing policy for forest products.
Taoiseach praises Glennon Brothers achievements
Glennon Brothers’ contribution to the Irish economy was recognised by taoiseach Enda Kenny in a speech at the company’s centenary celebration last week.
EC seeks to bring more clarity on EUTR
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has welcomed further European Commission clarification on guidance details of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
Norbord’s European mills perform well in Q3
Panels manufacturer Norbord’s European operations saw its Q3 profits (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation – EBITDA) grow to €8.8m (2012: €7.4m) thanks to a 7% rise in average panel prices compared to a year ago.
Mumford & Wood reshuffles sales team
Timber window manufacturer Mumford & Wood has made two promotions its senior sales team.
Brash appoints sales director
John Brash has appointed Graham Ost to the new role of sales director.
BMF offers credit to builders
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is the first trade association to use the government’s Trade Credit Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme which allows independent merchants to offer higher credit limits to customers.
Weeke transforms Manhattan skyline
Automatic drilling machinery from Homag has transformed the door drilling process for West Sussex kitchen manufacturer Manhattan Furniture.
North American Q3 results largely positive
The first Q3 results to be released in the North American forest product sector paint a largely positive picture of improving sales and profits, despite lumber prices falling back from the previous quarter.