All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
New French timber industry group formed
The French Union of Timber Industries and Builders (UICB) and the French Timber Trade Association (LCB) are joining forces to create the UICCB – the Union of Construction and Timber Trade Industries.
“Game-changing” customs partnership for Irish wood panel manufacturer
Irish wood-based panel manufacturer Medite SmartPly has announced a “game-changing” partnership with Europe’s leading customs clearance experts to process more than 10,000 declarations per year.
Taylor Wimpey reports robust 2025 performance
National housebuilder Taylor Wimpey plc has reported an increase in sales, completions and average home selling prices for the full year 2025.
UK softwood trade mulls 2026 prospects
As the UK softwood trade drifted back from the holidays, views were mixed on the opening market situation and the prospects for Q1 of 2026, according to TTJ’s latest Softwood Market Report.
Persimmon reports 12% growth in home completions in 2025
One of the UK’s largest housebuilders Persimmon plc has reported a 12% growth in completions in 2025 and expects to deliver underlying profit before tax at the upper end of market expectations.
Bartram Manufacturing invests in Hundegger technology
Timber frame and truss manufacturer Bartram Manufacturing has invested over £500,000 in new Hundegger production technology.
Stora Enso announces proposed board members of new forest asset company
Stora Enso has announced proposed members for the Board of Directors of the new forest asset company planned to be demerged from Stora Enso.
Falling timber prices mask mounting pressure on UK staircase manufacturers
A specialist timber supplier to staircase manufacturers has warned that lower UK timber prices are masking pressure on UK staircase manufacturers.
West Fraser shares OSB shipment forecast for 2026
Global panel products manufacturer West Fraser has shared its expectations for 2026 OSB output in its US and European divisions, signalling shipments will either be static or slightly lower for the year ahead.
IBMG appoints news CEO
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has appointed Matthew Parker as new CEO.