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Premier Forest Products acquires fire door manufacturer
Premier Forest Products has announced the acquisition of specialist fire door manufacturing business Paul White Ironmongery, Doors, and Fixings (PWIDF).
UK tropical hardwood plywood imports from China grow in 2023
The UK imported 61,000m3 of tropical hardwood plywood from China in the first eight months of 2023, 57% more than the same period last year, according to the latest bulletin from the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
IBMG announces changes to leadership team
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), owner of 20 key builders merchant brands across the south of England, has announced changes to its leadership team.
Pfleiderer wins German Sustainability Award
Pfleiderer has won the German Sustainability Award (DNP) 2024 in the Basic Materials/Wood Processing category.
EPF applauds cascading use of wood in EU legislation
The formal revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) to include the cascading use of wood principle has been strongly welcomed by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
W Howard and MDF Recovery agree UK and Ireland licensing deal
UK MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard Ltd has agreed a multi-year licence for the use of MDF Recovery’s MDF recycling technology to produce loose-fill wood fibre insulation in the UK & Irish markets.
British Woodworking Federation 2023 Awards shortlist revealed
This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.
International Softwood Conference attracts record-breaking delegate numbers
A record-breaking 333-strong crowd of delegates attended this year’s International Softwood conference in Vienna to debate the availability of wood raw materials and other market dynamics.
Scotline warns of increased freight rates for North European short sea routes
Shipping liner service and terminal operator Scotline has warned customers that international regulations and increased fuel and labour costs are leading to a rise in freight rates.
Travis Perkins delivers profits warning
Travis Perkins plc has delivered a profits warning in its Q3 2023 trading update, reporting that challenging market conditions are persisting.