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Stora Enso grows profits
Stora Enso recorded a 63% growth in pre-tax profits to €1.2bn in 2018 (2017: €742m).
Lord Deben: more timber construction and forestry planting needed to meet climate change targets
The UK Government will not meet its climate change targets without a significant increase in tree planting and far greater use of timber in construction.
BCF conference to cover political and economic landscape
The annual conference of the British Coatings Federation will take place at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel on May 9. A reception and gala dinner will follow the conference programme.
TTF adapts structure to focus on market-facing activities
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has reported new members joining and an alteration of structure to focus on increased market-facing activities.
Organiser hails success of Domotex 2019
Domotex, the leading showcase for floorcoverings recorded a slight dip in attendance during the January 11-14 show, attributing this to “market concentration”.
Movement restrictions to protect against tree pest in Kent
New measures have been introduced to protect the country against the larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), which was discovered in Kent in December 2018.
Setra reports growth in annual profits
Swedish wood products company Setra has reported a near doubling of annual operating profits to SKr310m, (2017: SKr159m) for 2018.
MEDITE SMARTPLY sponsors Wood and Wellness
Leading panel products manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has come on board TTJ’s Wood and Wellness Conference as a Silver Sponsor.
UK government publishes timber importer advice for no deal Brexit scenario
The UK government has published advice for timber importers and exporters in the event of a no deal Brexit.
LIGNIA Wood Company signs distribution agreement with Timber Connection
LIGNIA Wood Company, the modified timber manufacturer, has signed a distribution agreement with a leading UK timber distributor – Timber Connection.