FEFPEB President calls for industry unity in final congress speech

FEFPEB President calls for industry unity in final congress speech
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Build, Supply
The outgoing head of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has called for all representatives of the European and international wooden pallet and packaging industry to work together rather than separately to ensure European lobbying messages are consistent and achieve the best possible results for the...
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Job opportunities at Eva Timber
by Jennie Ward|02 October 26|Supply
Eva Timber is looking to recruit two new sales professionals due to the company's continued expansion. Eva Timber is a UK-focused sales organisation with a sourcing and operations division in Riga, Latvia. The company's key product groups are speciality and engineered softwood, Scandinavian joinery, fencing and landscaping products. They have...
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Stora Enso announces plans to discontinue CLT production at Gruvön
by Jennie Ward|29 September 26|Build, Supply
Stora Enso will start change negotiations with employees at Gruvön sawmill in Sweden regarding a plan to focus on sawn goods operations and close the Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) production unit. If implemented, the plan would result in a permanent closure of the Gruvön CLT production by the end of...
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Darren Jarman joins Structural Timber Association’s Board of Directors
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has announced that Darren Jarman, Managing Director of Lowfield Timber Frames, is the latest addition to its Board of Directors. With more than 25 years’ experience in the UK timber construction sector, spanning design, technical development, manufacturing and business leadership, Jarman brings a wealth of...
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Iain McIlwee to become CEO of STA
by Jennie Ward|12 August 26|Build, Supply
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new Chief Executive Officer. Iain will take up the role on 2 November 2026, succeeding Andrew Orriss, who is stepping down after a long and distinguished career in the timber sector. Iain joins the STA from the Finishes and...
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James Latham chooses Alzheimer’s Society as charity partner
by Jennie Ward|28 July 26|Build, Supply
James Latham has named Alzheimer’s Society as its official charity partner for 2026/27. The decision was made by a company-wide staff vote, with employees across the company’s network of depots and offices in the UK and Ireland choosing the cause that mattered most to them. Dementia is a shared concern...
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Timber Development UK appoints new Executive Chair
by Jennie Ward|13 July 26|Corporate, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has announced that long-standing Chairman Chris Sutton has stepped down from his position. Vice Chair Patrick Guest has now taken on the new role of Executive Chair. The changes became effective from 1 July, 2026 following the Governing Board meeting of 18 June. Chris Sutton, former...
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Confidence and rising costs remain challenging, says first-ever TDUK Market Briefing
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published its first-ever Market Briefing, bringing together economic analysis, market data and insight from businesses across the supply chain to provide a detailed picture of the issues shaping the timber industry during the first half of 2026. Drawing on contributions from timber merchants, sawmills, manufacturers and...
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Donaldson Timber Systems appoints new Head of Technical
by Jennie Ward|19 May 26|Build, Supply
Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems has appointed Grant Sanderson as Head of Technical. Grant has built his career with Donaldson Timber Systems over the last decade. He joined as a Structural Engineer in 2015, before being promoted to Engineering Manager in 2020. During this time, he...
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LUMIN to demonstrate the ‘future of forests’ at Carrefour International du Bois
by Jennie Ward|19 May 26|Build, Supply
LUMIN will make its debut at Carrefour International du Bois 2026, taking place from 2–4 June in Nantes, France, where it will present its vision for the “future of forests” and the role of plantation-based plywood in global supply chains. Exhibiting at stand H2D13, the Uruguayan business will use the...
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