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Kebony wood chosen for new vacation residence in Icelandic tundra
Set in Snæfellsnes, west Iceland, Eagles Dream is a secluded residence designed by Gudmundur Jonsson, providing guests with the ultimate immersion into nature.
James Latham introduces Valchromat’s White Pearl
James Latham has introduced White Pearl, the latest addition to Valchromat’s 12-colour pallet range, to its range of MDF products.
Operations of Metsä Group’s Suolahti plywood mill to close in stages
The statutory negotiations concerning Metsä Wood’s Suolahti plywood mill, part of Metsä Group, which began in October, have ended. After the statutory negotiations, the company decided to close the operations of the birch plywood mill by the end of the first quarter of 2025, and operations at the spruce plywood mill will end by the end of 2026 at the latest.
Sikkens Wood Coatings launches self-sealing topcoat for interiors
Sikkens Wood Coatings, part of AkzoNobel, has enhanced its versatile, accessible interior range with Aqualit T2700, a high-quality 1K waterborne self-sealing clear topcoat that is ideal for furniture manufacturers.
Confor stresses industry support to new Task Force on Tree Planting
Confor has welcomed the establishment of a Task Force on Tree Planting which brings together the four governments of the UK in a shared effort to increase levels of woodland creation across the UK.
WPA management reorganises as Dr Chris Coggins retires
After more than 35 years working with the Wood Protection Association (WPA) and its precursors, Dr Chris Coggins is to retire at the end of this year.
Accsys appoints Hadleigh Timber Group as Accoya distributor for UK
Accsys has announced the appointment of one of the Hadleigh Timber Group, as a UK Accoya distributor. This partnership builds on Accsys’ strong growth reported at the end of November for the first half of this year, both worldwide but particularly in the UK.
Sonichem plans ‘nature’s glue’ from sawdust’ processing plant
Startup reveals plans for first processing plant, expected to be based in Scotland
IBMG South East recognised for astounding contribution to charity
The Independent Builders Merchant Group, South East (IBMG SE) was presented with a bespoke commemorative trowel in recognition of reaching a significant fund-raising milestone for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Zest wins big at GIMA new product awards
Outdoor living expert, Zest has won a GIMA Award in the Outdoor Leisure category for its Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Set range.