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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New TDUK Trade Note explains changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Requirements
by Jennie Ward|19 July 26|Build, Supply
Following recent changes at CITES COP20, a review was conducted on the UK’s Annex D listings and changes have since been reflected in the UK Statutory Instrument 2026/627. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants will require a suitable import notification to be completed with each...
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New TDUK Trade Note explains Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation changes
by Jennie Ward|14 July 26|Build, Supply
A new Trade Note from Timber Development UK is setting out what members need to know about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force in February 2025 and will be applied to shipments arriving at the EU border from 12 August 2026. The PPWR regulation requires...
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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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Specialist Driver Resourcing offers trained temporary drivers for merchants
by Jennie Ward|28 June 26|Build, Supply
Builders’ merchants who need reliable, trained drivers to support their business can rely on Specialist Driver Resourcing (SDR) to bring a level of expertise and focus that sets it apart from generalist agencies. SDR offers a bespoke temporary driver supply service specifically designed to meet the logistical and operational needs of the...
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C16 campaign webinar highlights opportunities for homegrown timber
by Jennie Ward|18 June 26|Build, Supply
Greater use of homegrown C16 timber could strengthen UK manufacturing, improve supply chain resilience and support the ambitions set out in the Government’s Timber in Construction Roadmap, according to a webinar organised as part of the Trust UK C16 Timber Campaign. The webinar, which was hosted by the Institution of...
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Formaldehyde compliance deadline approaches for wood-based products entering the EEA
by Jennie Ward|03 June 26|Build, Supply
Businesses supplying wood-based materials, furniture and certain other indoor-use products into the European Economic Area (EEA) are being reminded that amended formaldehyde emission limits for EU REACH will be implemented  from 6 August 2026. Under the Windsor Framework arrangements these requirements will also apply to goods placed on the market...
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NWTTA Batten Learning Day highlights the importance of batten quality, compliance and supply chain responsibility
by Jennie Ward|02 April 26|Build, Supply
The North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA), in partnership with SR Timber, TFT Wood Experts, and Timber Development UK (TDUK), hosted a dedicated Batten Learning Day on Thursday 26 March 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Liverpool, bringing together timber suppliers, merchants, manufacturers, consultants and industry stakeholders for a full day...
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New UK/EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreements
by Jennie Ward|10 March 26|Build, Supply
On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between the UK and the EU, but also...
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Sweet Chestnut Blight found in Devon
by Jennie Ward|27 February 26|Build, Supply
The Forestry Commission has confirmed that an outbreak of Sweet Chestnut Blight has been identified in woodlands in Devon. Sweet Chestnut Blight is caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica. Although not endemic to the UK, the disease is now widespread in Europe and is considered a Quarantine Pest in the...
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