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Frame Wise in administration
Administrators have been appointed at award-winning timber frame manufacturer Frame Wise Ltd.
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JB Kind acquired by management team
UK door distributor JB Kind Ltd has been acquired by its management team for an undisclosed sum.
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Combilift invests €40m in new factory
Ireland-based multi-directional forklift truck manufacturer Combilift Ltd is to invest €40m over the next two years in a new factory.
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UK Treasury “best” on timber procurement practices
The Treasury has come out top among UK central government departments for following guidelines designed to avoid the sourcing of illegally logged timber, according to a WWF report.
The Treasury has come out top among UK central government departments for following guidelines designed to avoid the sourcing of illegally logged timber, according to a WWF report.
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Frame Wise in administration
Administrators have been appointed at award-winning timber frame manufacturer Frame Wise Ltd.
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US hardwood flooring giant facing Lacey Act pressure
US hardwood flooring retailing giant Lumber Liquidators is potentially facing criminal charges under the Lacey Act for importing illegally harvested wood, according to a new filing by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Northwest Hardwoods completes ITL acquisition
Northwest Hardwoods (NWH) Inc has completed the acquisition of Industrial Timber & Lumber Company (ITL) in what is a major deal in the US hardwood industry.
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Daltons hits 100-mark for Wadkin machines
Woodworking machinery specialists A L Dalton Ltd has notched up its 100th Wadkin machine since purchasing the Wadkin name, intellectual property and manufacturing rights in 2010.
LATEST FEATURES
Wood for Good executive director Dave Hopkins looks back at a year of real progress and forwards to exciting times ahead for the communications campaign
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Designs on timber
Innovation, sustainability and design excellence are celebrated in this year's Wood Awards Ireland. Sally Spencer reports.
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Aesthetics and applications
In this year’s Wood Awards there was much to admire in the beauty and technical application of timber and equally satisfying were the judges’ observations that what was once considered innovative is now being used widely. Keren Fallwell reports.
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What’s a FLEGT VPA worth?
A new market analysis initiative will assess the potential European tropical timber market value of licensing under the EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade scheme. Mike Jeffree reports.
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Sustainability and sales are key
Ensuring sustainable wood supplies and defending and developing their market are mutually dependent imperatives for the tropical timber trade, according to speakers at the ATIBT International Forum. Mike Jeffree reports.
BLOGS
Wood for Good executive director Dave Hopkins looks back at a year of real progress and forwards to exciting times ahead for the communications campaign
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The wood we’ll need in the future
The European Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition is making efforts to increase demand for sustainable tropical timber. Iris Tzur, communications manager, explains
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A collaborative culture is key
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, considers how the STA is supporting the government’s Construction 2025 strategy
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A sporting chance for success in 2015
After an excellent year for the industry, Jonathan Fellingham, managing director at Donaldson Timber Engineering, considers the challenges ahead in 2015
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Misconduct at work
Jonathan Dale, head of employment at law firm Andrew Jackson, outlines procedures for dealing with misconduct cases
LATEST EVENTS
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Wood Guangzhou 2015
China's leading wood and wood products trade show
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Ligna
A world fair for the timber and forestry industries
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Vienna International Wood Products/Markets Conference, Expo & Tours
Five interrelated events, including the Schweighofer Prize 2015 Awards ceremony and reception on June 16
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