All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Koskisen sees panel product revenue grow 6% in 2025
Finnish-based Koskisen’s panel product division annual revenue grew 6% to €150.9m (2024: €142.4m) in the 12 months ended December 31, 2025.
Walford Timber makes significant timber treatment plant investment
Walford Timber has undertaken its largest manufacturing improvement in many years, with its Ross-on-Wye site being modernised to support the next generation of timber products.
Leading UK timber supplier Metsä Wood UK set to scale down UK operations
Metsä Wood UK has announced a scaling down of its UK operations with an estimated impact on around 140 positions.
Sweet Chestnut Blight spreads to Devon
The Forestry Commission (FC) has confirmed that Sweet Chestnut Blight has spread to Devon.
Wood-based panels groups call for suspension of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The European Panel Federation (EPF) and Assopannelli (FederlegnoArredo) are calling for the suspension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on industrial urea.
UK plywood trader gathering hears about timber’s future
The future for timber products is bright, declared outgoing Plywood Club of London (PCL) chairman Miles Kember at the Club’s 71st annual dinner on January 30.
WTTA chairman calls on timber trade to stick together
Timber companies must support each other in the current tough economic times, Western Timber Trade Association (WTTA) chairman Andy Hodge told the organisation’s annual dinner on February 5.
Rise of the independents
TTJ’s Stephen Powney spoke to Premier Forest Products CEO Terry Edgell about the recent acquisition of elements of the National Timber Group (NTG) and how it will be transformational for the Premier business
NHBC reports 11% annual growth in UK new home registrations, but completions down 2%
The NHBC has reported an 11% growth in new home registrations for 2025, with private sector registrations up 12% and affordable home registrations up 10%.
TTJ Awards 2026 to celebrate 30th anniversary at new Mayfair location
The London Marriott Grosvenor Square will be the new location for this year’s 30th anniversary TTJ Awards 2026.