All articles by Venugopal Immadi
Venugopal Immadi
Broadview completes Formica acquisition
Broadview Holding BV has completed the acquisition of the Formica Group from Fletcher Building Ltd. This transaction was announced on December 18 last year.
SkogsElmia 2019 a success
The Nordic region’s biggest forestry fair, SkogsElmia, saw more than 300 exhibitors from 21 countries and 20,438 visitors during the June 608 event. The theme this year was the forest ownership of the future and, say the organisers, the mood was positive.
EPS expands to increase capacity by two-thirds
Taunton-based EPS Services & Tooling has relocated to new, larger premises with the support of a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Parquet consumption falls
According to data compiled by the European Federation of the Parquet industry (FEP), the overall consumption figures for parquet in Europe fell in 2018. This was after three years of moderate growth or stabilisation and despite a generally good start to the year.
Malaysian Wood Expo planned for November
The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) and Pablo Publishing Pte Ltd are staging a Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE) from November 19-21.
LIGNIA secures extra £5m funding
South Wales-based modified timber manufacturer LIGNIA Wood Company has revealed ambitious growth plans, having secured up to £5m development capital funding from its institutional investors.
Barratt Developments buys Oregon Timber Frame
National housebuilder Barratt Developments has acquired Oregon Timber Frame.
TTF AGM takes to the Thames
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) rang the changes with this year’s annual general meeting by holding it on the Tattershall Castle pub ship on the Thames in London. The AGM, on June 26, was followed by a summer drinks reception.
WTS to host Timber 2019 conference
Following the success of last year’s conference, the Wood Technology Society is staging Timber 2019 from July 3-4.
Stairways Midlands invests in Salvador cross-cuts
Timber staircase and door manufacturer Stairways Midlands has invested in two Salvador automatic cross-cut saws supplied by Daltons Wadkin.