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AV Birch upgrades VSE250 incising machine
AV Birch Ltd has upgraded its VSE250 incising machine, which it says is a game-changer in the industry and is revolutionising the way timber is processed.
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Timber industry hosts its first Net Zero event in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) brought the timber and wood products industry together at Holyrood for the first time yesterday (April 30) to host a reception about driving Net Zero awareness and timber’s benefits to the economy.
The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) brought the timber and wood products industry together at Holyrood for the first time yesterday (April 30) to host a reception about driving Net Zero awareness and timber’s benefits to the economy.
James Jones & Sons further expands pallet manufacturing in Australia
James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the further expansion of its pallet manufacturing division in Australia, with the acquisition of Express Pallets and Crates (“Express”) by its Australian subsidiary, Hyne Timber Pty Ltd. The news follows the announcement on March 26, 2024 of the Group’s acquisition of Rodpak in Melbourne.
James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the further expansion of its pallet manufacturing division in Australia, with the acquisition of Express Pallets and Crates (“Express”) by its Australian subsidiary, Hyne Timber Pty Ltd. The news follows the announcement on March 26, 2024 of the Group’s acquisition of Rodpak in Melbourne.
James Jones & Sons launches ‘Innovating for a Greener World’ campaign
Last week James Jones & Sons launched an ‘Innovating for a Greener World’ campaign in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. The week-long campaign opened with a film to showcase a number of environmental initiatives that have recently taken place across the Group.
Last week James Jones & Sons launched an ‘Innovating for a Greener World’ campaign in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. The week-long campaign opened with a film to showcase a number of environmental initiatives that have recently taken place across the Group.
IBMG’s ProRange private label grows
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has announced the latest addition to its ProRange own-label: ProRange plywood.
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has announced the latest addition to its ProRange own-label: ProRange plywood.
Metsä integrates maintenance operations of ply and Kerto LVL mills
Metsä Group is to integrate maintenance operations of its plywood and Kerto LVL mills as part of its own organisation.
Metsä Group is to integrate maintenance operations of its plywood and Kerto LVL mills as part of its own organisation.
TRA announces 2024 Roofscape Design Award winners
A packed audience of Trussed Rafter Association members gathered this week to see who would win the hotly contested Roofscape Design Awards 2024.
A packed audience of Trussed Rafter Association members gathered this week to see who would win the hotly contested Roofscape Design Awards 2024.
Stora Enso reports continuing challenges for wood product division
Stora Enso says its wood products division continues to face challenges due to low demand, prices, volumes, and high wood costs.
Stora Enso says its wood products division continues to face challenges due to low demand, prices, volumes, and high wood costs.
EcoReFibre fibreboard recycling project takes decisive step forward
The EcoReFibre consortium has met at Dieffenbacher’s Eppingen base to demonstrate and discuss interim results of the research project which aims to to recycle waste fibreboards and use the material in the manuacture of new fibreboards.
The EcoReFibre consortium has met at Dieffenbacher’s Eppingen base to demonstrate and discuss interim results of the research project which aims to to recycle waste fibreboards and use the material in the manuacture of new fibreboards.
Woodsafe Research & Development welcomes Lazaros Tsantaridis
Woodsafe Research & Development AB (WRD) has appointed Lazaros Tsantaridis as head of research for the WRD Fire Impregnated Wood Research Centre in Västerås, Sweden.
Woodsafe Research & Development AB (WRD) has appointed Lazaros Tsantaridis as head of research for the WRD Fire Impregnated Wood Research Centre in Västerås, Sweden.
DTE appoints new business systems director
Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has promoted Anya Mayor to business systems director, as the business continues to invest in developing talent from within.
Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has promoted Anya Mayor to business systems director, as the business continues to invest in developing talent from within.
