All articles by Stephen Powney

Stephen Powney

International Timber’s Parkend site prepares to close doors for the last time

UK timber product distributor International Timber’s Parkend site in Gloucestershire is preparing to close its doors for the last time by the end of June.

UK Q1 timber import volumes register slight growth

UK timber and panel import volumes were 0.6% higher in Q1 2025 than they were in 2024, reaching 2.26 million m3, according to the latest Timber Development UK figures.

Arbor Forest Products rebrands MDF range to Arbor Edge following major sanding investment 

Arbor Forest Products’ MDF range has been rebranded Arbor Edge following a significant investment in production technology and part of a wider programme of upgrades across its North Lincolnshire site.

SRTTA event draws timber trade to Bournemouth 

About 120 people descended on a sun-kissed Bournemouth on Friday June 13 for the Southern Region Timber Trade Association (SRTTA) annual dinner.

Enter the TTJ Awards Judged Categories

Are you a company that has made strides in areas such as innovation, environmental achievement and merchanting development – then enter the TTJ Awards judged categories, the timber industry’s longest-established awards.

Jonathan Smales to speak at UK Timber Design Conference

The keynote speaker of the UK Timber Design Conference will be Jonathan Smales, Founder and CEO of Human Nature.

Deeside Timberframe makes major investments in Throsk manufacturing facility

Scottish timber frame manufacturer Deeside Timberframe has embarked on a multimillion-pound strategic investment programme.

European Commission imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese hardwood plywood exports

European hardwood plywood producers are celebrating the imposition of up to 62.4% provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese hardwood plywood imports by the European Commission.

UK timber frame manufacturers say building sector at risk from compliance confusion

UK timber frame manufacturers have highlighted growing regulatory pressures and a lack of clarity about how to meet them, a major new survey reveals.

Howdens helps tradespeople to combat increased tool thefts

UK kitchen giant Howdens is distributing free tool marking kits to help tradespeople suffering from increased tool thefts.