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Egger reports growth across all divisions
Egger Group has reported a 3.4% growth in the first half of its financial year and confirmed its Lexington plant in the us will start up by the end of 2020.
Stora Enso divests its Pfarrkirchen Mill
Stora Enso has signed an agreement to divest its sawn construction timber (KVH) mill at Pfarrkirchen in Germany, to private equity firm Dubag Group.
Mid-Sussex Timber Christmas tree tradition continues
In its 90th anniversary year, Mid-Sussex Timber has now supplied East Grinstead’s town centre Christmas tree for over 35 years.
US housing industry stats looking more positive
The rate of housebuilding permits issued in the US has reached its most healthy position for five years.
UK timber evangelist Terence Mallinson dies aged 90
One of the UK timber industry’s best-known individuals – Terence Mallinson – has died at the age of 90.
Schweighofer changes name to HS Timber Group
Austria-based Holzindustrie Schweighofer Group, one of Europe’s largest timber processors, is renaming itself the HS Timber Group.
Trussed Rafter Association urges new government to deliver on housing promises
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has urged the newly elected Conservative majority government to deliver on the housebuilding promises it made during the election campaign.
Wood’s strong showing in international architecture awards
Some inspiring international projects utilising wood have been highlighted in The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) 2019.
Salvamac records over 50% growth
Polish-based crosscut saw machinery manufacturer Salvamac has recorded sales growth in excess of 50% in 2019.
European hardwood markets feel the pinch, IHC hears
European hardwood demand is projected to fall 1.3% for the full year 2019, delegates at the International Hardwood Conference (IHC) in Berlin have heard.