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SCA UK builds new plant and forecasts major growth
SCA Timber Supply UK says its business is set to double in size, after announcing plans for a £5m new planing plant and, in a related development, a new supply contract with Travis Perkins.
Part L silence leaves joiners in limbo
Joinery companies have been told to “watch this space” as the government continues to delay publication of the new Building Regulations Part L (energy efficiency).
Haydocks recruits joiners after landing doors deal
Manchester-based Roger Haydock & Co is taking on six new joiners after winning a large door supply contract with Halton Housing Trust.
Tanalith E performs well in French testing
Lonza’s new Tanalith E formulations have been approved for Use Class 4 SP category, featuring reduced preservative retention requirements, following testing by French certification body the FCBA.
Weyerhaeuser acquisition could open new markets
Weyerhaeuser has acquired Longview Timber for US$2.65bn – a move that could open new markets for the company.
Stora Enso plans 2,500 job cuts
Stora Enso has announced it is cutting around 2,500 jobs, after concluding the second phase of its €200m streamlining.
Vida mill kiln being repaired after fire
Vida says a fire-damaged kiln at its Borgstena sawmill in Sweden will be operational again in July.
EOS forecasts 2013 decline in timber demand
European sawn softwood production and consumption is forecast to decrease in 2013 by 1.1% and 2.2% respectively, a large gathering of sawmillers in Vienna has heard.
Luxury furniture manufacturer buys Stenner resaw
Daltons Wadkin has supplied a Stenner ST100R band resaw to one of the world’s most exclusive luxury furniture manufacturers – Clive Christian Furniture.
Victorian Woodworks continues expansion with Mayfair showroom
The rebranding and relaunching of luxury wood flooring producer Victorian Woodworks is continuing with the opening of a Mayfair showroom, new ranges and a new website.