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Softwood imports see a strong start to 2023, says TDUK
Timber Development UK’s latest reports on timber markets says 2023 started on a high for softwood, with volumes up 12% compared to January 2022.
Pfeifer’s Chanovice sawmill increases efficiency
The Austrian Pfeifer Group has now invested more than €100m in the modernization of the infrastructure at the Chanovice sawmill since acquiring the facility in 2016.
Wood Awards 2023 announces call for entries
The Wood Awards 2023 has announced its call for entries in what is regarded as the UK’s premier competition in the timber design and construction industries.
Nu-Style opens third distribution centre for Perform Panel
Laminate panel manufacturer Nu-Style Products has opened its third distribution centre to meet growing demand for its Perform Panel brand.
TTJ Awards voting goes live on April 5
The voting for this year’s TTJ Awards gets underway on April 5 and will run until June 19.
Gill & Robinson completes purchase of Rowlinson Timber assets
Gill & Robinson Ltd has completed the purchase of the assets of UK timber importer Rowlinson Timber from the Rowlinson Group.
Timber imports decline in 2022 but continue long-term average growth
Imports of the main timber and panel products in 2022 were 2.4 million m3 lower than over the same period in 2021, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
Stora Enso partners with Polish plywood producer on lignin binder
Stora Enso’s lignin product – Lineo – is being used by Polish plywood manufacturer Paged to replace fossil-based glue in plywood.
Timber industry launches new fire safety website
The timber industry has launched a comprehensive new fire safety website: Fire Safety – Wood in Construction.
LP reports US$1.4bn annual profits but sees slide in OSB price performance
Engineered wood products giant Louisiana Pacific Corporation (LP) has reported US$1.4bn earnings (adjusted EBITDA) for the full year 2022, with the final quarter of the year seeing a massive reverse in the OSB division’s performance.