All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
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.
German sawmillers celebrate victory over federal bureaucracy
Germany’s sawmill industry is celebrating a win against onerous Federal government plans to change the sales tax rate for woodchips.
Arauco sees reduced sales and profits
Global wood-based panels producer Arauco has reported a decrease in sales and profits for its most recent financial results.
Softwood to take centre stage at ISC in Norway
Timber industry consultant Stephen Sabine will give a UK market outlook at the International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Norway later this year.
Wood-based panels production output grew 1.9% in 2024
European wood-based panels production output increased by 1.9% in 2024, according to provisional statistics released by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
Kronospan opens new design centre in London
Peter Kaindl, Managing Director of Kronospan, attended the official opening of the new Kronospan Design Centre in London.
Sonae Arauco increases recycled wood content in panel products
Wood-based panels giant Sonae Arauco has increased its incorporation of recycled wood to 33%, reaching 809,000t in 2024.
TTJ Awards voting window closes in one week
The voting window for the TTJ Awards 2025 voted categories closes in just one week!
Södra acquires Dutch company Smartt Timber BV
Södra has reached an agreement with Robert Jan de Waard and Ronald Rijswijk to acquire all shares in the Dutch company Smartt Timber BV.