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Better times for Moelven
Norwegian timber company Moelven said it is performing better than it has for a long time after posting a profit of NKr137m from operations during the first half of the year.
Land sales hit Plum Creek profits
Earnings at Plum Creek were lower in the first half of the year despite a 30% boost in operating income from its timber operations.
Italy predicts strong machinery sales recovery
The value of the Italian wood processing machinery and tool industry fell by 2.1% last year, but the sector remains confident of a strong recovery by the end of the year.
Impressive grade ‘A’ for Woodexperts Associate
Simon Brock, an Associate with TFT Woodexperts Ltd, has managed a very rare achievement in the recent Wood Technology Society (WTS) Certificate Examinations, by attaining grade A. This extraordinarily high mark has not been seen since the IOM3 (The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) absorbed the former Institute of Wood Science (IWSc) a few years ago.
Stocking up in laminates
James Latham has extended its laminates offering to include the entire range of Egger laminates across all nine of its panel depots, including Scotland.
Howarth Timber hit for six
Former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash was the star attraction at Howarth Timber and Building Supplies’ 2014 Charity Cricket Event in aid of Caudwell Children.
Composites receive FSC approval
A Cambridge company has become the first UK manufacturer of hardware for timber sash and casement windows to receive Forest Stewardship Council certification for its wood plastic composite (WPC) products.
Norbord’s European mills continue to prosper
Norbord’s European operations continue to operate at record production levels and profits are remaining strong, according to the company’s latest financial update.
Deltic Timber weathers storm
Deltic Timber, the US lumber company with mills in Arkansas and Louisiana, posted net income for the second quarter largely unchanged after accounting for gains from the acquisition of an MDF plant.
CanPly closes after 64 years
The Canadian Plywood Association and its affiliated CertiWood Technical Centre, which represents and certifies plywood manufacturers primarily in British Columbia, has ceased operations after 64 years.