Published On : July 31, 2013
Drilling on the saw and robot destacking: HOLZMA sets new trends at its 2013 in-house expo. By now an established tradition: Once a year prospective buyers, customers and business partners from all over the world meet at the HOLZMA …
Published On : July 31, 2013
Bob Annells, Chairman of Forestry Tasmania reports that Steve Whiteley had been appointed by the Board as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Whiteley, who was previously FT’s Chief Operating Officer, has been Acting Chief Executive Officer since …
Published On : July 31, 2013
Dynalyse introduces KilnScout in Europe – a new innovative moisture monitoring system for kilns. The Nordic market leader in strength grading systems, Dynalyse AB, exhibited at Ligna. Dynagrade uses vibrations (resonance frequencies) to establish a strength grade (MSR …
Published On : July 30, 2013
Craig Thibodeau of CT Fine Furniture, San Diego, CA, is awarded $3,000 at 2013 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge Woodworking Competition for his creation that tops this ninth annual design competition recognizing excellence in veneer woodworking . They win An art …
Published On : July 30, 2013
Canfor Corporation reported net income attributable to shareholders (“shareholder net income”) of $110.3 million, or $0.77 per share, for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $61.9 million, or $0.43 per share, for the first quarter of 2013 and $2.6 …
Published On : July 30, 2013
Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. announced second quarter earnings of $46 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, on revenues of $303 million. Earnings for the second quarter of 2012 were $36 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, on revenues of …
Published On : July 30, 2013
The Construction Products Association to receive funding from UK Trade & Investment for a two year project to identify and assist more non-exporting companies in the construction products sector to start exporting. This project builds on the Association’s successful overseas …
Published On : July 29, 2013
Swede Speed will offer customers quick delivery of C24 whitewood, direct from Continential Wood Products’ (CWP) Swedish mill. Softwood marketing manager Jerry Wilson said the service would be particularly helpful for merchants that wanted a pick-a-pack service as it provided …
Published On : July 29, 2013
Woodworking and joinery manufacturing firms that are part of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) will receive increased benefits and opportunities to participate in industry development, as part of plans announced by David Pattenden, the new President of the BWF. David …
Published On : July 29, 2013
DOMOTEX Middle East is recording solid bookings for exhibition space from Turkish and international companies. Turkey’s buoyant economy no doubt has a part to play in prompting registrations from key players in the global floor coverings market. From 7 to …
Published On : July 27, 2013
Recent GDP figures show that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous quarter and 1.4 per cent compared to the same quarter a year ago. In particular, construction increased …
Published On : July 27, 2013
The insulated board manufacturer Steico raised its revenues by 9.3 % to €41.0m in the second quarter of 2013. This upswing came on the heels of a minor slump in the first three months of the year. This was also …
Published On : July 27, 2013
Metsä Wood has launched its BIM components in Revit. Organised into BIM families, the company’s key engineered wood product systems and solutions for construction and architecture are all represented. The key driver of Metsä Wood’s BIM strategy is to facilitate …
Published On : July 26, 2013
Norbord Inc. has reported EBITDA of $102 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared to $31 million in the same quarter last year and $111 million in the first quarter of 2013. North American operations generated EBITDA of $92 …
Published On : July 26, 2013
Imports of sweet chestnut trees from areas affected by a fungal blight will be banned to prevent a repeat of the disease that has been the reason behind the devastation of the UK’s ash population. Sweet chestnut blight (Cryphonectria …
Published On : July 26, 2013
CE marking is going to be mandatory in the UK for many construction products from July 2013. BM TRADA’s new Technical Bulletin discusses the regulations and obligations for manufacturers, importers and distributors of construction products, as well as those for …
Published On : July 26, 2013
European forest related organisations are concerned about the delay in publishing the new EU Forest Strategy by European Commission. The European Commission is postponing publication of the strategy, even though forests represent 40% of land use in Europe.“The clock …
Published On : July 25, 2013
According to the Federal German Statistical Office, there was growth of 9.5% to 200,466 in the number of housing units completed in Germany last year. Of that number, 180,611 units were completed in newly erected buildings, representing a rise of …
Published On : July 25, 2013
The doubling in size of SCA Timber Supply UK’s business in the coming months has resulted in changes across the company’s senior management team. Anders Ek takes over as managing director in addition to his existing responsibilities as UK chairman …
Published On : July 24, 2013
Sveaskog’s profit improved in the first half compared with the same period last year to reach SEK 544 million (446). Sales volumes increased by 4%. Selling prices fell by an average of 10%. Per-Olov Wedin, President and CEO: “The improvement …
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