All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
NWTTA annual dinner revived to new heights
The Crowne Plaza in Liverpool was the setting for a Northwest Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) annual dinner on February 26, that experienced a revival with more than 250 attendees, many raving about a fulfilling evening of entertainment and fine food.
Howdens expands Irish footprint with new depot openings
Trade kitchen supplier Howdens is expanding its Irish footprint with a further three sites to open in 2025.
UK minister announces timber construction growth plans
New, ambitious plans to increase the use of timber in construction to boost the domestic timber industry, economic growth, rural jobs and housebuilding targets, have been announced by UK Environment Minister Mary Creagh at the Timber in Construction (TiC) Summit in London.
Ligna Exhibition to celebrate 50th anniversary
The global woodworking press gathered in Hanover for the media launch of this year’s Ligna exhibition – the world’s largest woodworking technology fair.
Isle of Man timber harvesting operation to begin
A harvesting operation will get under way across Isle of Man plantations this month, opening the door to a new export market for Manx timber.
Sydenhams Timber Engineering providing homes in landmark development
King Charles III and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have visited a sustainable housing development in Cornwall where Sydenhams Timber Engineering is currently supplying timber frame homes.
Staircraft officially opens new factory in Ansty
UK staircase manufacturer Staircraft has officially opened its brand-new factory in Ansty, Coventry.
Annual WTTA dinner in Bristol attracts 182 people
The grandeur of the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel was the focal point for another successful Western Timber Trade Association (WTTA) annual dinner on February 7, attended by 182 people.
UPM reports sawn timber and plywood business performances in annual results
UPM has reported subdued sawn timber demand but expects its plywood deliveries to continue to increase in H1, 2025.
Holmen reports continuing low demand for wood products, but prices stable
Swedish sawmiller Holmen has reported continuing low demand for wood products in Q4, 2024, but prices were stable.