All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
BSW unveils investment and expansion plans for Melton businesses
BSW Group has announced a significant investment in its BSW Timber Solutions and Bayram Timber sites in Melton, near Hull, where it will be expanding production operations and enhancing IT infrastructure.
Tweddle acquired in MBO
Timber treatment technology specialist Tweddle Holdings and its subsidiary holdings have been acquired in a management buyout.
TDUK to hold Timber Design Conference on July 3, 2025
Timber Development UK (TDUK) will hold its annual Timber Design Conference on July 3, 20025 at Hamilton House in London.
Accsys Technologies reports improved financial results and closure of Hull plant
Accsys Technologies Plc, the producer of Accoya modified wood, has recorded improved interim financial results and confirmed the closure of the Hull Tricoya plant.
UK timber trade “poet” publishes first book
Timber trade “poet” Chris Porcas has hit another milestone in his creative ambitions by publishing his first book of poetry.
Norra Timber sees opportunities and challenges in next six months
Swedish sawmiller Norra Timber says it sees both new opportunities and some challenges in the next six months.
Cumaru and ipé imports to UK now require CITES permits
Two tropical timber species renowned for their use in decking applications now require CITES permits to be imported into the UK, according to Timber Development UK (TDUK).
Kronospan opens a new OSB production line in Ukraine
Kronospan has started production at a €200m new OSB mill in Rivne, Ukraine.
European carbon storage move good for wood products
The European Council has given the green light to the certification framework for carbon removals which includes carbon storage activities that capture & store carbon in long-lasting products for at least 35 years such as wood-based construction products.
Q3 sees volumes rise for softwood, OSB and EWP
Timber import volumes for Q3, 2024 were ahead of Q3 2023 for softwood, OSB and engineered wood products, Timber Development UK (TDUK) has reported in its latest stats.