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Stephen Powney
CEI-BOIS welcomes publication of EC Housing Package
The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries has (CEI-Bois) welcomed today’s publication of the Housing Package and stands ready to support EU policymakers in delivering on the announced initiatives.
Egger Wismar OSB plant increases capacity by 15%
EGGER’s Wismar OSB plant has been modernised in a project by Siempelkamp five days ahead of schedule.
London Softwood Club enters Christmas spirit at annual luncheon
Traders in softwood products gathered en masse in central London last Friday December 5 for the much-loved London Softwood Club Christmas Luncheon.
Timber imports nudged upwards during Q3, TDUK stats show
New timber import figures covering Q3 2025 reveal an ongoing mixed picture for the sector, with year-to-date volumes still trailing 2024 but showing some signs of improvement as the year progressed.
New report finds Europe’s lumber market tightens as demand recovers and supply constraints deepen by 2030
The latest Global Wood Trends report – Softwood Lumber – Tariffs, Turbulence and New Trade Flows to 2030 – says from 2000 to 2024, European lumber output grew slowly at 0.4% per year but still outpaced domestic demand growth.
TTBS launches timber sector mental health initiative
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society has launched a new mental health initiative for the timber sector in close collaboration with Timber Development UK (TDUK).
Date released for Women in Timber 2026 event
After 2025’s highly successful Women in Timber conference, which was held in Leeds in September, Women in Timber has announced the date of the 2026 event – Thursday, 1st October 2026.
European pallet manufacturers highlight collaboration between wood-based industries
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has highlighted the importance of collaboration between wood-based industries and associated organisations to support its membership in compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
CITB awards £430k impact funding to accelerate low-carbon timber construction
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has awarded £430k from its flagship Industry Impact Fund to develop a comprehensive industry training programme to accelerate timber construction in the UK.
Timber industry groups unite over illegal wood imports
EU and UK timber industry organisations have declared their “unwavering commitment” against imports of Russian and Belarusian wood products.