All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Patent for Intelligent Extinguishing Automation GreCon IEM
The European Patent Office has granted Fagus-GreCon intellectual property rights for the GreCon IEM (Intelligent Extinguishing Module).
SAM Mouldings announces £20m landmark investment in its 35th anniversary year
UK & Ireland MDF mouldings manufacturer SAM Mouldings has announced a £20m investment in its 35th year of business.
EU Commission commences investigation into Brazilian softwood plywood imports
EU Commission commences investigation into Brazilian softwood plywood imports
Kronospan to produce sawn timber with acquisition of Romania sawmill
Global wood-based panel manufacturing giant Kronospan will now produce sawn timber products for the first time following the acquisition of Ziegler Group’s Sebeș sawmill.
Italian particleboard producer Xilopan to close permanently
Italian particleboard manufacturer Xilopan has shuttered production after deciding its panel manufacturing is uncompetitive in the current economic environment, according to Italian news outlets.
Ligna Exhibition to celebrate 50th anniversary
The global woodworking press gathered in Hanover for the media launch of this year’s Ligna exhibition – the world’s largest woodworking technology fair.
Siempelkamp joins the Maschinenraum
The Siempelkamp Group has joined the Maschinenraum ecosystem
West Fraser announces fourth quarter 2024 results
West Fraser Timber Co Ltd’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 (released on February 12) show sales of US$1.405bn and adjusted EBITDA of US$140m, representing 10% of sales.
Matti Rantanen to succeed Clive Pinnington as managing director of EPF
Matti Rantanen has been appointed as the new managing director of the European Panel Federation (EPF), after long serving MD Clive Pinnington’s decision to step down and pursue new opportunities.
Siempelkamp listed in Polish top 100 companies listing
Siempelkamp CZ in Blatnice has been included in a listing of the “Czech Republic’s Top 100 Companies 2024”.