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Dürr completes acquisition of Homag Group
Dürr Technologies GmbH has completed the majority acquisition of Homag Group AG, the world’s largest woodworking machinery manufacturer.
CLT production grows in US
US interest in cross-laminated timber (CLT) continues to grow, with two manufacturers announcing expansion plans.
Timber industry must market end use solutions
The timber industry should focus its marketing on end uses of timber rather than “looking backwards” to forestry, Wood for Good executive director Dave Hopkins said this week.
Finnish timber output increases 7%
Finland’s wood products and plywood production increased in the first nine months of this year compared with the same period last year.
FSC UK appoints new executive director
The FSC UK Board has appointed Rosie Teasdale as the next executive director.
Slower US housing recovery dents Norbord group profits
A slower than forecast recovery in the North American housing sector reduced Norbord’s earnings in the third quarter but the panel manufacturer remains optimistic for prospects in 2015.
BMF trade credit scheme extended
The government has decided to extend the Trade Credit Enterprise Finance Guarantee pilot scheme, which the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has made available to its members.
Premier Forest Products adds Welsh sawmiller to group
Timber and panel importer Premier Forest Products has added to a growing list of acquistions with the takeover of the sawmilling division of Wales-based Border Group.
Taylor Maxwell Timber buys Pacific Lumber Services
Taylor Maxwell Timber has acquired the agency Pacific Lumber Services (UK) Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Metsä Wood to close production at Grangemouth
Metsä Wood UK plans to cease production at its Grangemouth plant but will maintain the site as a distribution hub.