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Signs of reducing demand and falling consumer confidence were reported at the most recent Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Timber Forum in London.
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TTBS AGM held at the RAF Club, Piccadilly
Members of the timber trade gathered for the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) AGM and lunch on May 5th at the Royal Air Force Club, Piccadilly.
Members of the timber trade gathered for the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) AGM and lunch on May 5th at the Royal Air Force Club, Piccadilly.
James Latham launches new Digital Showroom Platform
Specifiers now have a new way of viewing James Latham decorative surfaces online thanks to a new hyper-realistic 3D Digital Showroom Platform that has just launched.
Specifiers now have a new way of viewing James Latham decorative surfaces online thanks to a new hyper-realistic 3D Digital Showroom Platform that has just launched.
West Fraser Q1 sales and profits going strong
Leading global OSB and lumber manufacturer West Fraser has reported a boost in sales and earnings in Q1, compared to Q4, 2021.
Leading global OSB and lumber manufacturer West Fraser has reported a boost in sales and earnings in Q1, compared to Q4, 2021.
SmartPly achieves solid 2021 financial results
Irish state forestry company Coillte, which operates the SmartPly OSB business in Ireland, has announced extremely strong 2021 financial results.
Irish state forestry company Coillte, which operates the SmartPly OSB business in Ireland, has announced extremely strong 2021 financial results.
Cairngorm Capital supports IBMG’s acquisition of Merkko Builders Merchant
Cairngorm Capital Partners has announced that its portfolio company Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Merkko Builders Merchants Ltd (Merkko), extending its network of branches in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Cairngorm Capital Partners has announced that its portfolio company Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired Merkko Builders Merchants Ltd (Merkko), extending its network of branches in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Stora Enso’s wood products division posts record Q1 results
International forest product manufacturer Stora Enso has posted record Q1 earnings in its wood products division thanks to significantly higher prices than a year ago.
International forest product manufacturer Stora Enso has posted record Q1 earnings in its wood products division thanks to significantly higher prices than a year ago.
Stora Enso divests its sawmills and forest operations in Russia
Stora Enso has entered into an agreement to divest its two sawmills in Russia.
Stora Enso has entered into an agreement to divest its two sawmills in Russia.
TTJ Awards partners with BMF to support merchanting development
The UK timber industry’s leading annual awards event – the TTJ Awards – has embarked on an exciting new partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to support timber merchanting development.
The UK timber industry’s leading annual awards event – the TTJ Awards – has embarked on an exciting new partnership with the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to support timber merchanting development.
Global woodworking technology show to make a 2022 return
One of the world’s leading woodworking technology exhibitions – Xylexpo – will be making a return in 2022 after a four-year enforced absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the world’s leading woodworking technology exhibitions – Xylexpo – will be making a return in 2022 after a four-year enforced absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.
James Jones’ Forres site expansion project supported by HIE funding
Plans to develop a new timber manufacturing and processing facility in Forres, Moray, have secured up to £279,000 Green Jobs Fund investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Plans to develop a new timber manufacturing and processing facility in Forres, Moray, have secured up to £279,000 Green Jobs Fund investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
UK wood windows brand expands internationally
UK wooden windows brand “Timber Windows” is expanding its business to cover international markets, starting in Sweden.
UK wooden windows brand “Timber Windows” is expanding its business to cover international markets, starting in Sweden.
SCA tests alternative harvesting method in Sweden
SCA is testing an alternative harvesting method in Sweden which sees forests look like a chess board of forested patches alternated with small harvested areas.
SCA is testing an alternative harvesting method in Sweden which sees forests look like a chess board of forested patches alternated with small harvested areas.
SCM shines light on timber building technology at international forum
Italian woodworking machinery manufacturer SCM returned to present its vision for the future of green building at The International Timber Construction Forum in France on April 6-8.
Italian woodworking machinery manufacturer SCM returned to present its vision for the future of green building at The International Timber Construction Forum in France on April 6-8.
TTJ Awards 2022 voting launches on April 6
Voting has got underway for the 26th annual TTJ Awards – the UK’s own timber industries awards event.
Voting has got underway for the 26th annual TTJ Awards – the UK’s own timber industries awards event.
Woodbois boosts turnover and profits in 2021
African forestry and timber trading firm Woodbois Ltd has reported a 14% growth in turnover for 2021 to US$17.5m and a 186% rise in gross profit to US$3.5m.
African forestry and timber trading firm Woodbois Ltd has reported a 14% growth in turnover for 2021 to US$17.5m and a 186% rise in gross profit to US$3.5m.
Siempelkamp reached 15 plant acceptances in 2021
Wood-based panels production technology supplier Siempelkamp says it led 15 plants to acceptance in 2021, the majority from the wood-based panel industry.
Wood-based panels production technology supplier Siempelkamp says it led 15 plants to acceptance in 2021, the majority from the wood-based panel industry.
TDUK releases market statement on supply and demand situation
Timber Development UK has released a market statement to provide greater clarity on the current supply and demand situation.
Timber Development UK has released a market statement to provide greater clarity on the current supply and demand situation.
Norra Timber records positive 2021 results
Swedish sawmiller Norra Timber says it recorded a sensational 2021, recording operating profits of SEK1.04bn.
Swedish sawmiller Norra Timber says it recorded a sensational 2021, recording operating profits of SEK1.04bn.
Koelnmesse puts ZOW on hold, will focus on Interzum show
Interzum and ZOW show owner Koelnmesse says it will put the ZOW show on hold for the time being and instead focus on Interzum as current conditions were not viable to support ZOW.
Interzum and ZOW show owner Koelnmesse says it will put the ZOW show on hold for the time being and instead focus on Interzum as current conditions were not viable to support ZOW.
