All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
European wood-based panel stats to be released at Interzum exhibition
The latest statistics on European wood-based panel industry production output will be presented by the European Panel Federation (EPF) at Interzum, Cologne.
IBMG announces restructuring plan across business
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has announced a financial and operational restructuring plan across the business.
UK wood panel industry launches new report
The UK Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) has launched a report on the economic contributions of the wood panel manufacturing sector.
Polish authorities detain three people in connection with suspected illegal plywood shipment
Polish customs and Fiscal Service officers have detained three people in connection with a birch plywood shipment suspected of violating sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) on imported wood products from Belarus and Russia.
Engineered wood giant Steico sees stabilisation of revenues in 2024
Engineered wood and woodfibre insulation manufacturer Steico Group has reported €376.3m annual 2024 revenue – a 3% growth and “stabilisation” of the business, according to its latest financial report.
Timber Coaters Ltd acquires Palmer Primer Ltd
Timber Coaters Ltd has announced the acquisition of Palmer Primer Ltd, a British manufacturer of specialist coating machinery for the timber industry.
Unilin receives European patent for Osiris woodfibre recycling technology
Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, has been officially granted the European patent EP 4114629 for its groundbreaking Osiris wood fibre recycling technology.
Landmark field trial of preservative treated posts shows promising results
Pressure-treated softwood (UC4) fence posts are performing well in a landmark independent 10-year field trial, members of the Wood Protection Association (WPA) were told at the WPA annual conference in Leeds.
Accoya modified wood sales rising
Modified wood producer Accsys Technologies has reported a continuing rise in Accoya sales for the full year ended March 2025.
Travis Perkins sells Staircraft back to original owner
Travis Perkins has confirmed it has sold its specialist floor kit, I-joist and staircase manufacturer Staircraft to Gait Consulting for £24m.