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TTF and TRADA announce merger plans
Two of the UK’s leading timber sector organisations – the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and TRADA – have announced merger plans.
Norbord posts record Q3 earnings as OSB prices rocket
Norbord recorded its strongest quarter ever earnings in Q3, 2020, driven by higher OSB prices.
CuNap treatment of bridge timber gaining traction from IWT-Moldrup
Denmark-based wood impregnation and thermal treatment plant supplier IWT-Moldrup says it will supply worldwide the first dedicated Copper naphthenate (Cu-Nap) plant as the environmentally friendly but effective future alternative to CCA and creosote.
Equipment auction set for closed Unilin parquet flooring plant
An extensive array of woodworking machinery equipment operated formerly by the Magnum Parket AS mill in Vyskov, Czech Republic was due to be auctioned off on November 4.
National Timber Group launches timber systems division
The National Timber Group has launched a new brand – National Timber Systems – that will support the UK’s housebuilding and construction industries.
Travis Perkins reports strong RMI demand in Q3
Travis Perkins has reported strong domestic RMI demand through Q3, driving a strong performance in its Wickes and Toolstation businesses.
Setra plans to ramp up production in response to global demand
Swedish sawmilling group Setra plans to fully ramp up production during the autumn in response to strong demand and product shortages on global markets.
Webinar introduces open access global trade data sources
The FLEGT Independent Market Monitor (IMM) is holding a webinar from 9am-10.30am on Tuesday October 20 to introduce two new, innovative and freely accessible online sources of trade data – the IMM’s own Data Dashboard and the Sustainable Timber Information Exchange (STIX).
MEDITE SMARTPLY launches new Euroclass B OSB3 board
MEDITE SMARTPLY has launched SMARTPLY MAX FR B – a Euroclass B OSB3 board featuring wood flakes treated with flame retardant solution before factory pressing.
Egger plant goes into operation in the US
Egger’s first plant in North America – the new particleboard operation at Lexington, North Carolina – has produced its first board.