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Stephen Powney
European hardwood industry looks to the future after a tough year
Around 150 people from the European hardwood trade converged on Vienna on November 8-10 for the 10th edition of the International Hardwood Conference.
Luxury yacht maker fined after breaching timber laws
Following an OPSS investigation, luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International Limited has been fined for breaches of timber laws.
Reports emerge of Ziegler sawmilling group insolvency
The Ziegler sawmilling group, one of Europe’s largest wood enterprises, is filing for insolvency, according to a media report in OberpfalzECHO.
Paged introduces waterproof DesignPly
Plywood manufacturer Paged is expanding its range with an innovative product – Paged DesignPly, a waterproof plywood with a decorative surface that combines exceptional aesthetics with excellent durability.
TDUK conference charts the position of current timber markets and economics
European sawmillers continue to feel the pressure of poor market conditions, while expectations of a big market boost from the UK Government’s ambitious housebuilding agenda are far from certain, key industry speakers told Timber Development UK’s Global Markets Conference.
TTJ Softwood Update: Market falls short of expectations
When it comes to trading, this year’s UK softwood market fell far short of most importers and merchants’ expectations. With the year-end in sight, the current mood among UK distributors is one of resignation that an upturn is unlikely to materialise before the New Year.
TopHat asset auction after factory closure
The assets of modular UK builder TopHat’s Derby factory are being auctioned off after the firm closed the site.
Hadleigh Timber Group acquires CP Timber
Leading hardwood importer CP timber has been acquired by the Hadleigh Timber Group.
Premier Forest Products acquires Bitus UK from Bergs Timber
Premier Forest Products has continued on the acquisition trail by acquiring the trade and assets of Bitus UK Ltd – formerly known as Continental Wood Products – from Bergs Timber.
Summit Timber Group formed in UK
A new UK-based timber group has been formed by combining Hawthorn Timber and Cheshire Mouldings