Stora Enso to centralise sawmill production in Northern Finland

Stora Enso to centralise sawmill production in Northern Finland
by Jennie Ward|12 August 26|Build, Supply
Stora Enso is planning to centralise pine timber sawing from its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, Finland, to the company’s other sawmills in Northern Finland, particularly Oulu and Kalajoki. The planned change is part of Stora Enso’s ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness in line with its strategy. If...
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DHH Panel Products relocates to Grays
by Jennie Ward|21 July 26|Supply
DHH Panel Products has completed its move from Purfleet to its new facility at J31 Park, Grays, Essex. While the distance travelled may only be a few miles, the move marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and development.  The new office sits just to the east of the...
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FEFPEB plans future response to regulatory challenges
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has announced plans to strengthen the organisation’s response to the growing political, environmental and regulatory challenges facing the sector. In consultation with its European wooden pallet and packaging organisation members, the federation is working on a strategy to help the...
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One week left to respond to key Construction Products Safety consultation
by Jennie Ward|12 May 26|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK is urging members and the wider supply chain to review its latest Trade Note on the proposed General Safety Requirement (GSR) for construction products, with just one week remaining to respond to the Government consultation, which closes on 20 May 2026. The new Trade Note sets out...
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BSW Group makes significant fleet investments across 2025
by Jennie Ward|26 January 26|Build, Supply
BSW Group, the UK’s largest integrated forestry and timber business, and a member of Binderholz, made significant investments during 2025 to modernise its fleets and strengthen logistics. These strategic developments have been introduced to help reinforce the group's leading role in the UK’s forestry and timber supply chain. Tilhill Harvesting...
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Case Study: Timber Connection drives quality and productivity for Archwood Group
by Jennie Ward|26 January 26|Build, Supply
TDUK member Timber Connection explains how its strategic supply partnership with Archwood Group has helped the business deliver measurable gains in manufacturing efficiency. In manufacturing, quality does not begin on the production line. It begins much earlier, with the materials chosen and the expertise of the partner supplying them. As...
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CPA publishes guide to Declaration of Performance obligations
by Jennie Ward|18 November 25|Supply
A new guide to 'Understanding your Declaration of Performance obligations for the GB market' has been published by the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS). The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is a central requirement under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 (GB). It provides...
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Steady progress for timber frame amid structural challenges


by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The final session of the 2025 Timber Development UK Global Market Conference turned its attention to timber frame housing, with Andrew Orriss, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association (STA), presenting an update on capacity, demand, and the outlook for 2026. His analysis, followed by a discussion with Professor Noble...
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Member Profile: An integrated future from seed to sawn product
by Jennie Ward|16 October 25|Build, Supply
From historic sawmiller to fully integrated supply chain leader, BSW Group is using innovation and investment to reshaping the future of UK forestry. Supplying Timber found out more.   As one of the UK’s most historic and well-known timber businesses, TDUK member BSW Group is not a new name to...
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Challenging times for Swedish sawmills and the global timber market
by Jennie Ward|01 October 25|Build, Supply
Olle Berg of Setra Group offers his thoughts on the global timber market. The cautious optimism surrounding a mild recovery from the global recession that emerged in Q4 2024 has gradually faded as 2025 has progressed. Following Donald Trump’s inauguration as President in November 2024, the political agenda pursued by...
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