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Panel products innovation and technology under the spotlight at IPPS
Registrations are now open for the International Panel Products Symposium in Wales on October 3-4.
Slide in Brazil exports of wood products
Brazilian exports of wood-based products slid 39% in June 2023 compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.
German sawmilling sector welcomes federal tax incentive plans
The German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the Federal Government’s new tax incentive plan to kick-start the country’s ailing construction industry.
May was top month for UK timber imports so far in 2023
May was the best month for UK timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories, Timber Development UK (TDUK) says in a new update.
CPA reports continuing heavy side / light side split in fortunes
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has reported a continued split in performance between the heavy side and light side construction product manufacturing sectors.
Weak construction sector weighs on Steico sales and profits
Wood fibre insulation board giant Steico saw a 58% hit on its EBIT in the first half of 2023, it reported in a trading update.
World first date palm MDF plant project starts in Egypt
Dieffenbacher is to supply the world’s first plant for the production of MDF from date palm fronds to Egypt.
TTJ Awards 2023 host is actor and comedian Hal Cruttenden
The host and guest speaker for this year’s TTJ Awards is actor, writer and comedian Hal Cruttenden.
TDUK updates members on progress at AGM
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has updated its members on progress made since the completion of its merger with TRADA a year ago.
Lathams reports annual pre-tax profits of £44.5m
James Latham has reported another year of healthy financial results, with pre-tax profits of £44.5m from revenue of £408.4m for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.