Archwood Group invests in manufacturing technology

Archwood Group invests in manufacturing technology
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Build, Supply
Family-owned timber manufacturer Archwood Group has cut production time for by 50% following a machinery upgrade at its site in Chirk, North Wales.  The business, which operates the Richard Burbidge and Atkinson & Kirby brands, replaced its Maka ME machine with a Masterwood CNC machine as part of wider investment...
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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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TDUK and British Retail Consortium publish new EUDR guidance for UK businesses
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has partnered with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to publish a new guidance document helping UK retailers and supply chain businesses understand and prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The new publication, EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Strategic Implications for Retailers and GB Supply Chains, provides...
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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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Postsaver extends post-replacement guarantee to UC3 treated timber
by Jennie Ward|29 September 26|Build, Supply
Postsaver has announced a significant extension to its post-replacement guarantee, which is now valid when its Rot Protectors are applied to UC3 treated timber. Previously, the guarantee was only valid where the product had been applied to UC4 treated timber. While Postsaver continues to advocate the use of ground-contact (UC4)...
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A multi-material future: how to design with a palette of biomaterials
by Matt Milton|24 September 26|Design
Timber is a robust, low-carbon building material that has been used for centuries. It’s not surprising that designers who use timber are often also interested in other biomaterials - such as hemp, bamboo or rammed earth. We hear from three ingenious designers who have found that timber works very well...
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Regulatory competency brought into focus on learning day
by Liam Macandrew|21 September 26|Supply
Timber supply chains are highly complex, scrutinised, and challenging – impacted by overlapping regulatory regimes and shifting priorities. Our recent learning day in London showed that by working together, we can raise standards and protect the entire industry. We were glad to bring together over seventy of the sharpest minds...
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Stora Enso concludes negotiations on sawmill closure
by Jennie Ward|20 September 26|Build, Supply
Stora Enso has completed negotiations on the permanent closure of its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, Finland. Sawmill production in Northern Finland will be centralised from Veitsiluoto to the company’s other sawmills. As a result of the decision, approximately 60 people will be made redundant. In August 2026, Stora Enso announced...
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Metsä Wood sharpens its UK growth strategy
by Jennie Ward|16 September 26|Build, Supply
Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, is moving forward with a clear growth strategy focused on building a balanced and resilient customer base through reliable supply, competitive solutions and long-term customer partnerships. This follows recent customer portfolio changes, and after making significant investments in an ERP system. The company has...
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SR Timber celebrates EPD for SRT Gold
by Jennie Ward|10 September 26|Build, Supply
SR Timber has received third-party verification of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its SRT GOLD BS 5534 graded roofing batten. An EPD is a third-party-verified, standardised document that provides transparent data on a product’s life-cycle environmental impact, including its carbon footprint. It provides customers and partners with clear, reliable...
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