All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Travis Perkins CEO says Group has allowed itself to get distracted, but highlights early signs of recovery
Builders merchanting giant Travis Perkins has reported some “very early signs of recovery” in key end markets but expects growth will be slow.
Norra Timber continues with sawmill investment projects
Swedish sawmiller Norra Timber has ratcheted up mill investment levels with projects at several of its facilities.
NR Burnett assets to be liquidated by October 31
The liquidation of the assets of renowned Hull timber merchant NR Burnett Ltd is due to be completed by October 31.
Premier adds bespoke staircase manufacturing with acquisition of Stairway Joinery Ltd
Premier Forest Products has continued on the expansion trail with the acquisition of Wiltshire-based Stairway Joinery Ltd.
EC investigation into Chinese hardwood plywood imports gets underway
The European Commission has started an anti-dumping investigation into hardwood plywood imports originating from China.
European wood-based panels sector predicted to remain flat in 2025
The European wood-based panels market will start to gradually recover from mid-2025, delegates at the European Wood Based Panels symposium in Hamburg were told on October 10.
European imports of tropical wood fall 20% in first half 2024, according to ITTO
EU27 import volumes of tropical sawn wood were down 20% to 350,000m3 in the
first half of 2024, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest market bulletin.
TDUK says UK wood imports remain subdued but is optimistic for 2025
Modest improvements in UK wood product import volumes have been reported by Timber Development UK after it published the latest stats available.
Unilin Technologies partners with Dieffenbacher to roll out Osiris fibreboard recycling technology
Unilin Technologies is partnering with Dieffenbacher to roll out the fibreboard recycling technology Osiris.
Collapse of ISG creates nervous time for suppliers and sub-contractors
UK construction giant ISG has gone into administration, sending shockwaves through its suppliers, customers and the wider construction industry.