All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Paul Snape kicks off new term as TTBS president
Paul Snape of WS Logistics assumed the mantle of president of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society (TTBS) at a central London AGM basking in hot temperatures on Thursday May 1.
Scottish First Minister applauds “Scottish Timber for Scottish Homes” at £18m factory opening
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney embraced the Scottish Timber, Scottish Homes message as he opened an £18m advanced timber frame factory at Alexanders Timber Design.
West Fraser says Q1 a continuation of more balanced supply and demand
Global panels and lumber giant West Fraser has posted sales of US$1.459bn in Q1, saying the first quarter of 2025 was a continuation of the more balanced supply and demand fundamentals experienced in recent quarters.
TTJ Awards voting now in full swing
Voting in the TTJ Awards 2025 is now in full swing, with timber product buyers able to vote for their best-performing suppliers in the largest exercise of its kind in the UK wood industries.
Report highlights “crisis” in French construction and renovation sectors
The French construction and renovation sectors remain in “crisis”, according to a new report highlighted by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) in its latest newsletter.
Postsaver sleeve 25-year testing results released
Postsaver, the manufacturer of ground-line barrier sleeves for timber fenceposts/stakes, has announced results of a 25-year field test conducted by the BRE (Building Research Establishment).
Wood-based panels developments under the spotlight at IPPS 2025
Leading international wood-based panels conference IPPS 2025 will be taking place in Wales on October 1-2.
WPA Conference to focus on future of treated wood
This year’s Wood Protection Association (WPA) annual Awards and Conference Is themed Future-Proofing Demand for Correctly Treated Wood.
International Softwood Conference (ISC) 2025 to be hosted in Norway
This year’s International Softwood Conference (ISC) will take place on October 22-24 in Oslo, Norway.
TDUK appeals for unity on US tariffs response
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has encouraged its members to display a united front in response to newly announced US reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports.