sawmills

UK softwood market finds room for cautious optimism despite pressures
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The UK Challenges in the Softwood Sector panel at this year’s Global Market Conference brought together senior figures from some of Europe’s largest sawmilling groups to discuss supply, demand and market expectations for 2026. Hosted by Timber Development UK (TDUK) Chief Executive David Hopkins, the panel featured Markus Henningsson of SCA, Neil...
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Why pine is replacing spruce in UK structural timber
by Jennie Ward|23 May 25|Build, Supply
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) recently held a webinar informing members of the changing timber species mix now entering the UK, and how it will impact the construction industry – and trussed rafters in particular. For years, spruce has been the go-to species for structural timber in the UK. With...
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Eva Timber: The flexible future of timber supply
by Jennie Ward|18 April 25|Supply
Supplying Timber met with TDUK member Eva Timber to find out more about its new Eva Direct offer of premium fencing, landscaping and softwood timber products. In the ever-evolving world of timber supply, Eva Timber is quickly establishing itself as a trusted importer of premium timber, bringing products to the...
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SR Timber celebrates 20 years in business
by Jennie Ward|07 April 25|Build, Supply
SR Timber is celebrating 20 years in business. Shaun Revill, the current Trading Director and the 'SR' in SR, Timber co-founded the company in 2005. As an industry expert in timber roofing battens, Shaun possesses extensive knowledge about every aspect of production, from log processing to sawmilling and distribution. For...
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SCA becomes owner of Gällö Timber AB
by Jennie Ward|30 August 23|Supply
SCA has acquired Persson Invest's 50% share in Gällö Timber to become the single owner of the business, strengthening its position as a leading Swedish producer of sawn timber. Before the transaction, SCA owned 50 percent of the capital in Gällö Timber AB. The transaction will take place during the...
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electric timber trucks
James Jones to trial electric timber trucks
by Jennie Ward|11 May 23|Supply, Sustainability
TDUK member James Jones & Sons is playing its part in lowering the industry's carbon emissions with a new trial of electric timber trucks. The company is partnering with Volvo, along with Scotlog Haulage, in a three-year trial of electric timber trucks, funded by Scottish Forestry. Scottish Forestry has awarded £452,000...
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