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BSW Group stops purchasing Russian raw material
BSW Group has decided to stop purchasing any raw material which originates from Russia due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Stora Enso stops production and sales in Russia
Stora Enso has announced that it will stop all production and sales in Russia until further notice due to the ongoing invasion in Ukraine.
Travis Perkins sees profits soar in 2021
National merchanting giant Travis Perkins plc (TP) has seen a near tripling of adjusted profits (EBITDA) to £353m for the full year 2021.
Finland makes biomaterial investment a core component of economic future
Finland’s Technical Research Centre (VTT) says the country’s cutting edge bioeconomy innovations are proving a central component of the country’s transition to a circular economy.
Homag announces new partnership with Heesemann
Woodworking machinery giant Homag has decided to end in-house development and production of wide belt sanding machines and will instead partner with Karl Heesemann Maschinenfabrik GmbH Heesemann.
BMF expands in Ireland with Topline Group agreement
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has signed a group membership agreement with Topline Group, the leading buying group in Ireland, supplying DIY and building materials to affiliated stores nationwide.
The Landscape Show aims for bigger event this year
Organisers of The Landscape Show are planning a bigger and better event this autumn at the NEC, Birmingham.
Pfeifer Group has large investment plans across business
Austria-based sawmiller and engineered timber products manufacturer Pfeifer Group is celebrating the 30th year of its Uelzen site in Germany with large investment plans.
Grafton Group predicts economic recovery to continue at moderated rate
Grafton Group predicts the UK economy’s recovery will continue, albeit at a moderating pace.
Mercer Timber Products sees strong financial performance
International forest products group Mercer International’s wood product operations recorded stellar results in Q4, 2021.