All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
TDUK and Indonesia Embassy hold UK timber stakeholders meeting on EUDR
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, together with Timber Development UK, held a meeting to engage with key UK timber stakeholders on the implications of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the UK Forest Risk Commodities Regulation.
Dieffenbacher joins IPAI Community to expand AI expertise and collaboration
German machine and plant manufacturer DIeffenbacher has joined the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) in Heilbronn, Germany, a pioneering project founded in 2021 to promote applied artificial intelligence in Europe.
Valmet to deliver chipper feeding line upgrade to Unilin Panels
Valmet is to deliver a chipper feeding line upgrade to the woodyard of Unilin Panels in Vielsalm, Belgium.
Dexco signs share purchase and sale agreement with timber investment management organisation
Brazilian wood-based panels manufacturer Dexco company has informed shareholders that it has signed a share purchase and sale agreement with a Timber Investment Management Organisation and, as consenting intervening parties, with Duratex SPE SA and Duratex Florestal Ltda.
Hexion acquires AI specialist Smartech
Global adhesives specialist Hexion Inc has announced the acquisition of Smartech, a leading Israeli-based developer of AI-driven autonomous manufacturing solutions.
Kronospan opens a new OSB production line in Ukraine
Kronospan has started production at a €200m new OSB mill in Rivne, Ukraine.
European carbon storage move good for wood products
The European Council has given the green light to the certification framework for carbon removals which includes carbon storage activities that capture & store carbon in long-lasting products for at least 35 years such as wood-based construction products.
Dexco orders biggest Sunds EVOfuge steam recovery system
Dexco Brazil, a leading supplier of wood based panels, has ordered the world’s biggest EVOfuge steam recovery system for what is billed as the world’s biggest MDF plant in Agudos.
Ranger Board gears up for major plant upgrade with Sunds Fibertech
Sunds Fibertech and Ranger Board, part of West Fraser Timber, have entered a partnership to modernise Ranger Board’s MDF production plant in Blue Ridge, Alberta.
Martco officially opens second OSB line at Corrigan
RoyOMartin (Martco) has celebrated the grand opening of the expansion of the Corrigan OSB factory with Texas governor Greg Abbott in attendance.