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Travis Perkins re-opens more branches
UK builders merchanting giant Travis Perkins (TP) is re-opening more of its branch network to give greater support to large construction firms and subcontractors as they restart construction sites.
IDS announce the passing of Dave Stubbs
Highly experienced UK wood-based panels industry executive Dave Stubbs has died aged 71, his former employer IDS has announced.
Home office furniture in higher demand
Home office furniture has seen an increase in demand during Covid-19 restrictions, according to a survey by US-based media title Furniture Today.
Further UK housebuilder – Redrow – to return to construction
Redrow is the second major national housebuilder to announce a re-opening of construction sites within the last few days.
Segezha continues to invest in plywood operations
Leading Russian forest product group Segezha Group is continuing to invest in its plywood operations and increase output.
Latvijas Finieris set to increase focus on bio-based glues and resins
Latvian birch plywood producer Latvijas Finieris is to make further moves to focus on bio-based glues and resins in its panel products.
Taylor Wimpey to re-open construction sites
National housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has announced a phased reopening of its construction sites in England and Wales, beginning on May 4.
Stora Enso records lower Q1 wood product sales
Stora Enso’s wood product division has reported a 16% dip in Q1 sales and a 7.4% fall in Q1 deliveries to 1,082,000m3, compared to Q1 2019.
“Resilience and flexibility” key at current time, says Woodbois Ltd
African sawmilling and veneer business WoodBois Ltd has reported a 10% increase in Q1 revenue to US$4.9m.
Swedish sawmiller Setra cuts production by 20%
Swedish sawmiller Setra plans to cut back production by 20% over coming months in response to declining demand, primarily in Central Europe and the UK.