All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Roof battens come under increased scrutiny with warning of sub-standard products circulating in UK
A fresh industry warning of increasing proliferation of sub-standard, counterfeit roofing battens circulating in the UK has been sounded by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).
SAM Mouldings announces £20m landmark investment in its 35th anniversary year
UK & Ireland MDF mouldings manufacturer SAM Mouldings has announced a £20m investment in its 35th year of business.
Persimmon records annual pre-tax profits of £359m
National housebuilder Persimmon has reported a healthy set of annual financial results, registering a pre-tax profit of £359m for the year ended 31 December 2024.
UK timber import volumes up 0.5% in 2024
UK import volumes of the main timber and panel products finished 2024 up by 0.5% on the previous year, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK).
EU Commission commences investigation into Brazilian softwood plywood imports
The EU Commission has started an anti-dumping investigation on Brazilian softwood plywood imports following a complaint by the Softwood Plywood Consortium (SPC).
Kronospan to produce sawn timber with acquisition of Romania sawmill
Global wood-based panel manufacturing giant Kronospan will now produce sawn timber products for the first time following the acquisition of Ziegler Group’s Sebeș sawmill.
Italian particleboard producer Xilopan to close permanently
Italian particleboard manufacturer Xilopan has shuttered production after deciding its panel manufacturing is uncompetitive in the current economic environment, according to Italian news outlets.
Industry welcomes new commitment from Government to Timber in Construction Roadmap
Timber sector organisations have welcomed the Government’s new commitment to the Timber in Construction Roadmap following an important summit in central London.
WJ Group expands with new preservative treatment site at the Port of Creeksea
Timber treater WJ Group has announced it is opening its latest preservative treatment site at the Port of Creeksea, Essex.
Garden office manufacturer’s assets go under the hammer after restructure
The manufacturing assets of a Suffolk garden office manufacturer are being auctioned off after a company restructure.