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Tanasote Wood Preservative Receives Green Light Under GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
22 March, 2024
Tanasote, Arxada’s copper-oil alternative to creosote for the treatment of industrial wood, has been authorised for use under GB BPR for the maximum period.
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Finsa’s Pablo Figueroa López is the new EPF chairman
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
Persimmon’s profits halve to £352m but Group remains confident in long-term prospects
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 National housebuilder Persimmon PLC saw its pre-tax profits more than halve in 2023 to £352m (2022: £731m).
Travis Perkins reports challenging 2023 full year results
Monday, March 11, 2024 National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
ISC to be hosted in Sicily
Friday, March 08, 2024 The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
Duties to be imposed on Russian birch plywood circumventing anti-dumping measures
Friday, March 08, 2024 The European Commission is to impose duties on Russian birch plywood products entering the EU through Kazakhstan and Turkey, following a months long investigation.
New Uruguay sawmill opens
Thursday, March 07, 2024 A new €8m pine lumber sawmill has opened in Uruguay to produce a variety of products for different markets.
Production output boosted by latest line at the Timber Group
Thursday, March 07, 2024 A new timber production line at The Timber Group’s Herringswell site in Suffolk has enabled the company to produce a greater volume of products.
Junnikkala commissions new 350,000m3 sawmill in Finland
Tuesday, March 05, 2024 Finnish sawmiller Junnikkala has commissioned its new €80m sawmill in Oulu.
Chadwicks Group joins the BMF, boosting membership in Ireland
Monday, March 04, 2024 Chadwicks Group has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), significantly extending the trade body’s presence in Ireland.
NeXTimber CLT/glulam plant opens in Australia
Monday, March 04, 2024 Australia’s first combined CLT (cross-laminated timber) and glulam factory has opened in South Australia.
SR timber moves import operation to Immingham
Sunday, February 25, 2024 SR Timber has moved its timber import terminal base from Goole Docks to Immingham Docks.
EPF signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
Friday, February 23, 2024 The European Panel Federation (EPF) has joined with 72 leading companies and 34 industry organisations in signing the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal.
CP Timber posts pre-tax profits of £1.07m
Thursday, February 22, 2024 UK hardwood importer and distributor CP Timber has posted annual pre-tax profits of £1.07m, according to a statement posted at Companies House in February.
Robert Price buys assets of Terry Howell Timber and Builders’ Merchants
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Robert Price Group has announced the recent purchase of all operating assets of Terry Howell Timber and Builders’ Merchants.
German sawmilling sector welcomes restart of federal house construction stimulus programme
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 The German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the restart of a funding programme to stimulate the German house construction industry but criticizes the lack of funding and focus on sustainable building materials.
Beesley & Fildes adds specialist timber range
Monday, February 19, 2024 Builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has acquired part of Silva Timber, adding a specialist timber range to its portfolio and appointing two new employees.
Plywood industry converges on City of London for annual PCL dinner
Friday, February 16, 2024 About 120 plywood industry representatives and their guests gathered in the City of London recently for the much-anticipated annual dinner of the Plywood Club of London (PCL).
Timber trade converges on Bristol for annual WTTA dinner
Monday, February 12, 2024 The city of Bristol was awash with timber traders last Friday for the Western Area Timber Trades Association (WTTA) annual dinner, which also saw TV sports presenter Jason Mohammad provide lively entertainment.
Timber import volumes among positive market indicators for year ahead
Wednesday, February 07, 2024 Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.

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