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Swiss Krono Group acquires Swiss laminate manufacturer Argolite AG
Swiss laminate manufacturer Argolite AG has been acquired by the Swiss Krono Group.
Egger Group acquires minority stake in Thai Panel Plus
Egger has made a move to strengthen its position in Asia by acquiring a 25.1% minority stake in the Thai wood-based material manufacturer Panel Plus Co Ltd.
Truss Solutions Ltd acquired by Wyckham Blackwell & Keystone Group
Wyckham Blackwell and The Keystone Group have announced the acquisition of Cornwall-based Truss Solutions Ltd.
European sawmilling boss urges wood industry to avoid pessimism despite current market woes
The CEO of one of Europe’s largest sawmilling groups has told the market and customers to avoid pessimism at the start of 2024 and shared long-term reasons to be optimistic about wood’s market prospects.
Stora Enso agrees to sell Napi sawmill to Puidukoda
Stora Enso has agreed to sell the Napi sawmill in Estonia to local planed timber producer Puidukoda.
Sydenhams Ltd posts £8.3m annual pre-tax profit
Dorset-based Sydenhams Ltd has posted profit before tax of £8.3m for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Stora Enso commits to net-zero
Stora Enso has committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 by becoming a signatory of The Climate Pledge.
Mortgage lenders tour Barratt timber frame factory
Mortgage lenders have toured the Barratt Developments’ Oregon timber frame homes factory.
UK Government publishes Timber Construction Policy Roadmap
The UK Government has published its Timber Construction Policy Roadmap today which looks to boost the safe use of sustainable UK timber in construction and increase domestic wood supply.
SAM to acquire W Howard in major MDF mouldings market move
Northern Ireland-based Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Limited (SAM) is to acquire W Howard in a major move in the MDF mouldings business.