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SCA reports 2022 annual results
SCA’s wood division saw a 30% fall in EBITDA in 2022 compared to 2021, which it blamed on lower selling prices and higher costs.
TDUK has new venue for Annual Dinner
The 2023 Timber Development UK Annual Dinner will be held at a new venue this year – Old Billingsgate.
Setra reports SEK-69m operating loss in Q4 2022
Swedish wood products company Setra has reported an operating loss of SEK-69m (2021 Q4: SEK369m) for Q4 of 2022.
Softwood trade adopts ultra-cautious approach
The economic backdrop is troubling traders but they are finding their way through and some agents and shippers are reporting more interest for February and March shipments. Jerry Wilson reports
UK plywood industry enjoys successful annual dinner at The Brewery
The UK plywood industry converged on central London on January 27 for the second major timber sector event in a day.
Premier Forest Products acquires Decorpanel
Premier Forest Products has hit the acquisition trail again, this time with the purchase of the Decorpanel panel processing business in Tyne and Wear.
Stora Enso sees 7% dip in 2022 Wood Products division sales
Stora Enso’s Wood Products division saw a 7% sales decrease in the full year 2022, the company said in latest financial results statement.
UK hardwood trade gathers in big numbers for annual LHC New Year luncheon
About 190 representatives of the hardwood trade attended the annual London Hardwood Club (LHC) New Year Luncheon at the Honourable Artillery Club (HAC), London, on January 27.
TTJ to celebrate 150th anniversary in 2023
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Timber Trades Journal (TTJ)!
Net Zero roadmap for timber sector debuts
A new timber industry net zero roadmap shows the timber supply chain is responsible for 1,575,356 tonnes CO2 equivalent (e) territorial emissions – which is about 0.35% of the UK total.