Wood & Panel

Appointments and Acquisitions

Bancon Homes shares its new announcement with the appointment of Tony Williamson as Sales Director

 January 16, 2026

Bancon Homes has welcomed Tony Williamson as Sales Director, broadening its leadership team as the Scottish housebuilder expands into new locations.

Metsä Group appoints Jussi Noponen as Executive Vice President of Metsä Wood

 January 16, 2026

Jussi Noponen appointed EVP of Metsä Wood from March 1 2026. Bringing expertise from Metsä Board to lead sustainable wood solutions for construction.

Beatsons Building Supplies takes over Orchard Timber Products to widen its presence in Scotland

 January 15, 2026

With branch reopening scheduled for January 2026, Beatsons Building Supplies wants to expand its building supplies business by acquiring Orchard Timber Products

John Reid is the new Executive Director at Homes England to operate the regional housing delivery model

 January 13, 2026

John Reid has been appointed Executive Director for Technical Capacity and Coordination by Homes England to improve housing delivery throughout the country.

Metsä Fibre welcomes its new sawmill manager : Tuomas Arminen at Renko

 January 13, 2026

Metsä Fibre appointed Tuomas Arminen as Sawmill Manager of its Renko sawmill in Finland, effective January 1, 2026.

Jowat SE strengthens leadership team with Dr. Olaf Meincke’s appointment to board of directors

 January 8, 2026

Jowat SE announces the appointment of Dr. Olaf Meincke to its Board of Directors, reinforcing leadership with his deep expertise in polymer research and development.

Wolf Haus champions innovation at the 2025 Wood Construction Observatory

 January 6, 2026

Wolf Haus is a leading architectural firm. Vanni Bottaro discusses the 2025 Wood Construction Observatory, industrial prefabrication, and the Green Deal 2050.

Saint-Gobain moves as a catalyst for a change in building materials

 January 5, 2026

Saint-Gobain completes the sale of SFIC Belgium and Tumelero in Brazil as part of its “Lead & Grow” strategic plan, focusing on high-growth construction markets

Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems to increase the reach of engineered timber

 January 5, 2026

Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems (NTS), safeguarding 160 jobs and expanding its engineered timber manufacturing footprint across the UK.

UPM and Versowood finalise strategic partnership to strengthen wood supply and sawmill operations

 January 2, 2026

UPM and Versowood finalize a strategic partnership agreement, enhancing wood supply, sawmill operations, and sustainability efforts in Finland and Europe.


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