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SCA reports best-ever earnings
Swedish forest products giant SCA reported its highest earnings ever in the second quarter.
New world-beater mass timber building completed
A new apartment building in the US has been declared the world’s tallest mass timber building.
Sentry Doors expands fire door reach with new takeover
Sentry Doors Ltd has acquired E&S W Knowles & Company Ltd, accelerating its growth and creating the UK’s leader in timber fire safety and security doorsets.
Countryside Partnerships closes new timber frame factory
Despite a stated policy of investing in MMC for its new housing, nationwide housebuilder Countryside Partnerships is shutting its most recently opened timber frame house factory in Leicestershire.
Importers and buyers of birch ply warned about circumventing ban on Russian wood
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has warned importers and buyers of birch plywood to ensure they don’t fall foul of sanctions on Russian wood, after it emerged that product containing Russian birch is being traded illegally through alternative trade channels.
Woodbois achieves big revenue growth in half-year
Africa focused forestry and timber trading company Woodbois Limited has announced a 38% increase in revenues during the first half of 2022.
Paul Sinha to host TTJ Awards 2022
Comedian and quiz show supremo Paul Sinha is this year’s host and guest speaker at the TTJ Awards.
Timber sector can learn from electric vehicle industry’s growth, says TDUK CEO
Members of Timber Development UK (TDUK) braved the high temperatures on Monday to converge on RIBA’s offices in London to hear about the organisation’s latest plans to achieve its stated objective of becoming a one-stop shop in the timber industry for information, technical guidance and training.
TTJ Softwood Update: Low consumer confidence weighs on softwood market
The solid softwood market is uncharacteristically quiet for this time of year, and buyers are reluctant to commit to volumes on the forward market while prices are under pressure. Most merchants attribute weakened demand to a collapse of confidence in the retail and DIY market.
Deadline extended for TTJ Awards judged categories
The deadline for judged entries for this year’s TTJ Awards has been extended to July 27.