All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Mixed views on further EUDR delay
NGOs have expressed dismay that European Commissioners are considering a proposal to delay introduction of the EUDR a further year due to issues with its administrative IT system.
UPM initiates a strategic review of UPM Plywood
UPM-Kymmene Corporation’s Board of Directors has decided to initiate a strategic review of UPM Plywood to assess options for maximizing the long-term potential of the Plywood business in an evolving market environment.
Premier Forest Products scoops TTJ Timber Trader of the Year 2025
The TTJ Awards 2025 saw Premier Forest Products take home the coveted Timber Trader of the Year 2025 in central London on Friday September 19.
TTJ Awards 2025 ready for launch in London
The TTJ Awards 2025 will be getting underway on Friday, with over 300 timber industry representatives gathering in central London for the lunchtime occasion.
BMF releases latest industry forecast
The latest Forecast Report from the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) published today, reveals a slight upward adjustment to 2.5% in the baseline forecast for sales of building materials in 2025.
TTJ Awards 2025 prepares for launch on September 19
The TTJ Awards 2025 is now just a week away!
Builders merchants still see uncertain outlook
Figures released in the latest BMF Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) confirm sales growth for Q2, following two years of consistent declines, but the outlook is far from certain.
Epicor joins BMDS Data Yard as founding shareholder
Epicor, a global leader in industry specific enterprise software, has announced it has become one of the first external shareholders in Building Materials Digital Services Ltd (BMDS).
Politician sees the advantages of engineered timber
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Paul Bristow has seen first-hand how engineered timber products are contributing to the UK housebuilding.
Kingspan Timber Solutions announces closure
Timber sector representatives have been reacting to the news that one of the pioneers in UK timber construction- Kingspan Timber Solutions – is to close by the end of the year.