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Global wood-based panels conference to debate panels markets on May 11
TTJ-sister title Wood Based Panels International (WBPI) kicks off its virtual half-day conference on May 11, focusing on the performance of the global panels industry during the Covid-19 pandemic and looking beyond.
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TTJ-sister title Wood Based Panels International (WBPI) kicks off its virtual half-day conference on May 11, focusing on the performance of the global panels industry during the Covid-19 pandemic and looking beyond.
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Voting in the 25th TTJ Awards to get underway on May 10
Voting gets underway on May 10 for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards, which this year will be a hybrid event featuring an in-person event in central London and live-streaming to a wider digital audience.
Voting gets underway on May 10 for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards, which this year will be a hybrid event featuring an in-person event in central London and live-streaming to a wider digital audience.
MDF Recovery targets 2022 for first operational plant
Innovative MDF recycling company MDF Recovery (MDFR) says the first operational plant featuring its technology is aimed to be running in 2022.
Innovative MDF recycling company MDF Recovery (MDFR) says the first operational plant featuring its technology is aimed to be running in 2022.
WBPI’s Beyond Covid virtual event changes date to May 11
Wood Based Panels International's (WBPI) virtual half-day conference event - Beyond Covid-19: The global wood-based panels industry adapting for the future – will be taking place on May 11.
Wood Based Panels International's (WBPI) virtual half-day conference event - Beyond Covid-19: The global wood-based panels industry adapting for the future – will be taking place on May 11.
West Fraser acquisition of Norbord gets final court approval
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).
Beyond Covid-19 virtual event to assess international wood-based panels sector
TTJ sister title Wood Based Panels International (WBPI) is holding a virtual event on February 16, 2021 to look at how the international wood-based panels industry has adapted to the current pandemic and look at movements in furniture trends.
TTJ sister title Wood Based Panels International (WBPI) is holding a virtual event on February 16, 2021 to look at how the international wood-based panels industry has adapted to the current pandemic and look at movements in furniture trends.
West Fraser to acquire Norbord and create global wood products leading group
West Fraser has announced plans to acquire Norbord in a US$3.1bn takeover in what is a giant move in the global wood products arena.
West Fraser has announced plans to acquire Norbord in a US$3.1bn takeover in what is a giant move in the global wood products arena.
Norbord posts record Q3 earnings as OSB prices rocket
Norbord recorded its strongest quarter ever earnings in Q3, 2020, driven by higher OSB prices.
Norbord recorded its strongest quarter ever earnings in Q3, 2020, driven by higher OSB prices.
MEDITE SMARTPLY launches new Euroclass B OSB3 board
MEDITE SMARTPLY has launched SMARTPLY MAX FR B – a Euroclass B OSB3 board featuring wood flakes treated with flame retardant solution before factory pressing.
MEDITE SMARTPLY has launched SMARTPLY MAX FR B – a Euroclass B OSB3 board featuring wood flakes treated with flame retardant solution before factory pressing.
Egger plant goes into operation in the US
Egger’s first plant in North America – the new particleboard operation at Lexington, North Carolina – has produced its first board.
Egger’s first plant in North America – the new particleboard operation at Lexington, North Carolina – has produced its first board.
EPF stats show wood-based panel production declined in 2019
Wood-based panel production in European Panel Federation (EPF) countries has dipped for the first time in four years.
Wood-based panel production in European Panel Federation (EPF) countries has dipped for the first time in four years.
Medite SmartPly reports €207.4m annual turnover
Irish state forestry company Coillte says its Medite SmartPly wood-based panels manufacturing operations recorded a turnover of €207.4m in 2019, compared to €211.3m in 2018.
Irish state forestry company Coillte says its Medite SmartPly wood-based panels manufacturing operations recorded a turnover of €207.4m in 2019, compared to €211.3m in 2018.
TTJ Awards 2020 voting underway
The digital voting process for the TTJ Awards voted categories is now underway.
The digital voting process for the TTJ Awards voted categories is now underway.
Segezha continues to invest in plywood operations
Leading Russian forest product group Segezha Group is continuing to invest in its plywood operations and increase output.
Leading Russian forest product group Segezha Group is continuing to invest in its plywood operations and increase output.
Latvijas Finieris set to increase focus on bio-based glues and resins
Latvian birch plywood producer Latvijas Finieris is to make further moves to focus on bio-based glues and resins in its panel products.
Latvian birch plywood producer Latvijas Finieris is to make further moves to focus on bio-based glues and resins in its panel products.
Scottish Government praise for Norbord “vital role” in Covid-19 crisis
Workers at the Norbord wood processing plants in Inverness and Stirling have been praised for their vital role in providing much needed materials during the COVID-19 response.
Workers at the Norbord wood processing plants in Inverness and Stirling have been praised for their vital role in providing much needed materials during the COVID-19 response.
Egger UK temporarily stops production at Hexham panel mill
Egger has implemented the controlled shutdown of its Hexham panel products production facility in response to the coronavirus situation.
Egger has implemented the controlled shutdown of its Hexham panel products production facility in response to the coronavirus situation.
Wood-based panels organisations remain vigilant over coronavirus
Wood-based panels representative organisations are remaining vigilant over the COVID-19 coronavirus, with both the North American-based Composite Panel Association (CPA) and European Panel Federation (EPF) making statements in recent days.
Wood-based panels representative organisations are remaining vigilant over the COVID-19 coronavirus, with both the North American-based Composite Panel Association (CPA) and European Panel Federation (EPF) making statements in recent days.
Schweighofer changes name to HS Timber Group
Austria-based Holzindustrie Schweighofer Group, one of Europe’s largest timber processors, is renaming itself the HS Timber Group.
Austria-based Holzindustrie Schweighofer Group, one of Europe’s largest timber processors, is renaming itself the HS Timber Group.
Norbord posts lower quarterly earnings
Global wood-based panels producer Norbord has posted significantly lower earnings than a year ago due mainly to the drop off of North American OSB prices.
Global wood-based panels producer Norbord has posted significantly lower earnings than a year ago due mainly to the drop off of North American OSB prices.
