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German sawmilling sector warns of impacts from construction downturn
A massive drop in German construction sector activity is impacting the German sawmilling sector, industry executives have warned.
European panel production drops by 7.8% in 2022
European wood-based panel production reduced by 7.8% in 2022, according to figures just released by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
TTJ Timber Merchanting Development Award entry deadline nears
There is still time to enter the TTJ Timber Merchanting Development Award. The merchanting award, which is organised in association with the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), forms part of the annual TTJ Awards – the UK timber industry’s leading annual awards event.
UK Parliamentary group sets policy recommendations for expanding timber construction
The latest report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries, ‘Timber Construction: Barriers and Solutions’, provides a set of policy recommendations to expand low-carbon timber construction in the UK.
Major auction of insolvent kitchen manufacturer to take place
A major auction of equipment from insolvent kitchen manufacturer Pembar Trading Ltd (trading as Hatt Kitchens) will take place in early July.
German sawmilling sector to hold online conference to discuss economic climate
The German sawmilling industry is to give an online economic update to its members and the press on June 27 in view of what it calls “economic challenges” facing the sector.
DHH Panel Products rebrands
DHH Panel Products has announced a rebranding and the launch of its new website.
The rebranding from DHH Timber to DHH Panel Products signifies a milestone for the company.
Stora Enso to close Napi sawmill in Estonia as part of Group restructuring
Stora Enso has announced wide-ranging restructuring actions that will result in the reduction of 1,150 employees and the closure of several productions units, including the Näpi sawmill in Estonia.
IBMG acquires builders merchant operations of Kent Blaxhill
Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired the Colchester and Bury St Edmunds builders merchant operations of Kent Blaxill.
Medite SmartPly owner reports strong 2022 profits but predicts more challenging 2023
The owner of the Medite SmartPly Irish wood-based panels business has reported strong annual profits for 2022 but warned on the more challenging environment this year.