All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Metsa Group to embark on major cost saving programme after reporting weak results
Nordic forest products giant Metsa Group is to initiate a major cost saving programme after reporting weaker than expected financial results.
Vida strengthens its position with acquisitions of sawmills
Vida has signed an agreement with AB Karl Hedin Sågverk to acquire its sawmills in Karbenning, Krylbo, and Säter in Sweden.
German sawmilling industry criticises Federal Government building programme budget cuts
Germany’s main sawmilling body has criticised the German federal government’s “misplaced priorities” after the latter cut key building sector programmes in the country’s 2026 draft budget.
Arxada reports growing adoption of Tanasote
Wood preservatives manufacturer Arxada has reported growing adoption of its alternative solution to creosote – Tanasote – as it prepares to launch a whitepaper in August to further showcase the science and performance behind the solution.
SCA reports Q2 price growth for solid wood products
SCA has reported increased prices for solid wood products in Q2, 2025 compared to Q1, driven primarily by seasonally stronger demand combined with higher raw material costs.
US publishes final results of antidumping review on Canadian softwood imports
The US Department of Commerce has published the final results of its Antidumping Duty Administrative Review on Canadian softwood product exports to the US.
International Panel Products Symposium postponed to 2027
The International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) in Wales has been cancelled this year due to ongoing restructuring in Bangor University and adjustments in the BioComposites Centre itself.
TDUK reminds members of flame-retardant treated wood responsibilities
Timber Development UK has reminded members that timber businesses are being contacted by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to verify regulation compliance on how flame-retardant (FR) treated wood products are being placed on the market.
Obituary: David Garrick
People have been paying tributes to former UK timber industry executive David Garrick who has died after working his entire working life in the timber industry.