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Egger launches forest certification scheme
Egger Forest Management has launched a forest certification scheme for landowners.
Pallet production on rising trend
European pallet production has increaed substantially over the past decade, according to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB).
Norbord returns to BMF
Norbord has rejoined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and attend the organisation’s recent Timber Forum.
CWP expands in Sweden
Continental Wood Products has opened a stockyard within its associated sawmill Jarl Timber in Broakulla Sweden.
Alsford sets up in-house mill for softwood
Alsford Timber has commissioned a new planing and moulding line to bring production back in-house after more than a decade of outsourcing.
Kronospan opens new port service for buoyant OSB
Kronospan has begun importing OSB at Chatham, Kent, to meet the current strong demand and expected future growth of the product in the UK.
Housing upturn boosts timber frame
Housebuilding has hit its highest level since the economic slide of 2007 and more builders are turning to timber to meet demand, according to new figures and industry sources.
Kebony plans two more plants
Kebony has plans to build two new manufacturing plants for its modified wood products after closing a deal on €8m of new investment.
TTBS golf in Premier league
Premier Forest Products is to sponsor next year’s Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society’s National Golf.
Timber firms recognised in forest impact report
Timber industry companies have scored well in CDP’s 2014 global forests report, which ranks businesses on their efforts to minimise deforestation.