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Due to enter service at the end of 2026, the new wagons are expected to reduce energy consumption per cubic metre of transported wood in Finland by up to 20%.New roundwood wagons will carry about a third of the wood UPM Metsä transports by rail in Finland (Image: UPM...

The company is investing $72m in its Los Ángeles remanufacturing plant and $20.6m in its Mulchén sawmill as part of a wider two-year modernisation programme.CMPC is investing in its timber operations in Biobío, including upgrades to sawing and drying processes (Image: Unsplash)Chile-based forestry group CMPC is investing more than...

He will oversee i4F’s commercial and sales activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Thibault Lanchon has joined i4F as chief commercial officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Image: i4F)i4F has appointed Thibault Lanchon as chief commercial officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), adding...

The investment is expected to create 217 jobs, with operations due to begin in the second quarter of 2027.Adeptus USA plans to manufacture moulding, boards, shiplap and panel products at its new facility in Anderson County, South Carolina (Image: Unsplash)Wood products manufacturer Adeptus USA has selected Anderson County, South...

The AkzoNobel Powder Coatings collection features nature-inspired and bolder colour palettes for architectural applications.AkzoNobel’s Interpon D Futura 2026–2029 Collection’s High Serenity colour palette features nature-inspired hues including warm stone, muted metallics and browns (Image: AkzoNobel)AkzoNobel Powder Coatings’ Interpon D Futura 2026–2029 Collection has won the Finishes + Surfaces: Paint...

The acquisition expands Comact Cutting Solutions’ presence across Australia and New Zealand.Checkmate Precision Cutting Tools is part of Comact Cutting Solutions, which provides cutting tools and services across Australia and New Zealand (Image: Unsplash)Comact has completed its acquisition of Checkmate Precision Cutting Tools, a manufacturer and service provider of...

Despite challenging market conditions, the Italian machinery manufacturer has expanded its presence across the DACH region.Gabriele Patti, commercial director of SCM, and Giovanni Masino, managing director of SCM Deutschland and DACH regional managerSCM has marked the 40th anniversary of its German subsidiary in Nürtingen and opened new premises for...

The Glasgow-based studio has shaped the interiors of some of Scotland’s best-known hotels, bars and distilleries, as well as designed the medal podiums for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.Paul Hodgkiss Designs’ work with solid wood has carried the studio into Scotland’s drinks industryFamily-run furniture and interiors studio Paul Hodgkiss Designs...

The partnership will support both companies’ international expansion, while Sinowolf remains independently managed under its existing brand.Egger’s chief sales officer Michael Egger Jr and Sinowolf CEO Wilson Chu represent the strategic partnership between the two companiesThe Egger Group is acquiring a 30% minority stake in Sinowolf, a Chinese manufacturer...

With the EU Deforestation Regulation due to apply from Dec 2026, hardwood specialist Danzer says it has been preparing its systems and supply chain data for the new requirements.Carl Hansen & Søn’s Dream Chair, a sculptural lounge chair designed by Japanese architect Tadao AndoThe EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is...