8 | News
Steico reports solid earnings for first nine months despite slower market recovery
Above: A Steico factory
Wood fibre insulation and engineered wood products manufacturer Steico has reported solid earnings for the first nine months of 2025. In its latest October trading update, Steico says the construction industry continues to stabilise,
although the upward trend in some markets is less dynamic than expected. In addition, following a production breakdown at one of the main production facilities for wood fibre insulation materials in June 2025, delivery times increased
Accsys Technologies – maker of modified wood - reports strong trading
Accsys, the maker of Accoya modified wood and Tricoya wood elements, has reported a 4% growth in revenue to €60.4m for the five months ended August 31, 2025. The figures, in the
company’s latest trading update, are even better when the US joint venture is included – a 22% growth to €71.6m – compared to the same period in 2024. Sales volumes were 24,807m3
Accsys reports 25%
growth for Accoya for Tricoya (modified wood elements used in panel products) for the period in question. Accsys reported robust
for the Group in the
period (+3% YoY), and 6,569m3 for the joint venture. Total volumes – Group and JV – were up 28% to 31,376m3 Accoya is the modified
.
solid wood and Tricoya is the wood elements version which is used in wood-based panel products to give enhanced durability and performance. Currently, Tricoya is produced by the supply of Accoya and the product being broken down into particles and fibres to produce products like the Medite Tricoya Extreme MDF panel from MEDITE SMARTPLY.
Accoya modified wood product demand against a backdrop of continuing challenging macroeconomic conditions. It is projecting a continuation of positive sales trajectory in FY25 with significant growth in volumes. Regional growth included +12% in UK&I; 24% growth in Rest of Europe; 36% growth in Rest of World. Accoya USA is seen at an inflection point – with 55% year-on-year growth in North America sales volumes, demonstrating positive momentum in the Accoya USA joint venture, driven by expanded distribution and accelerated sales following the start-up in 2024. Distribution capabilities were further strengthened by the addition of three new North America distributors, including one in Mexico.
WBPI | October/November 2025 |
www.wbpionline.com
and, contrary to initial expectations, have not yet been able to fully return to normal. As a result, sales in the third quarter were slightly lower than planned at €92.5m (2024 Q3: €100.3m). After nine months, cumulative consolidated sales were up 0.8% on the same period of the previous year at €291.6m (9M 2024: €289.4m). EBIT for the first nine months totalled €29.1m, which was below the prior-year period (9M 2024: €47.6m). Positive effects of a
comprehensive efficiency improvement programme
are already being reflected in earnings development, with operating profitability increasing again in the third quarter. Revenue is now expected
to be around 1% to 3% above the previous year (previously: plus 3% to 6%). This would correspond to revenue of €380m - €388m. Full year EBIT is now
expected to be between €30m - €35m (previously €29m to €35m). Overall, management does not see the upward trend as being at risk and expects STEICO to return to stronger growth in 2026.
Unilin Technologies announces legal victory in China over SPC patent
Above: Unilin introduced the widely used Uniclic system
Unilin Technologies has announced what it calls a decisive legal victory in China, where it says the Supreme People’s Court of China confirmed the validity of CN 102933385, despite the legal challenges initiated by a strawman. The above-mentioned Chinese patent is part of Unilin’s comprehensive SPC patent portfolio that consists out of close to 1,000 patents and patent applications around the world relating to the composition of SPC products. “This patent portfolio and the above-mentioned actions
confirm Unilin Technologies’ unwavering commitment
to protecting its intellectual property worldwide and reinforces its dedication to providing strong legal protection to its licensees and partners, the company said. Unilin Technologies is a key
player in the flooring industry, known for its licensing business model for innovative technologies. The company has gained widespread recognition for introducing the widely used click systems Uniclic, Unidrop and Unipush, establishing itself as a leader in laminate and resilient flooring products.
News
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53
