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Happy Christmas!
24 December, 2013
TTJ Wishes all its readers a happy Christmas and a good New Year. Our offices will be closed from December 24 and will reopen on January 2. The next issue is out on January 11.

New home registrations up 30%
23 December, 2013
New home registrations were up 30% in the rolling quarter September to November, compared to a year ago.

Swedish reassurance to UK over growing timber exports to China
23 December, 2013
Sweden’s sawmilling sector has sought to reassure UK customers about its supply commitments to the British market in the face of growing sawn timber exports to China.

Churchill & Sim marks 200th anniversary
23 December, 2013
Softwood agent Churchill & Sim Ltd has marked its 200th anniversary with a City of London lunch, a stone’s throw from where the company was founded in Mincing Lane.

Rowlinson Timber adds to sales team
23 December, 2013
Rowlinson Timber has added to its sales team with the appointment of three new members of staff.

New timber pier boost for Mull forestry business
21 December, 2013
The opening of a £3m timber pier on the Isle of Mull could act as a catalyst for stimulating the island’s forestry business, according to Scotland’s education secretary Michael Russell.

Timber frame sector strengthens site fire mitigation measures
20 December, 2013
Architects and developers now have an increased range of timber frame options available to mitigate the risk of fire during construction, thanks to a major update in the Structural Timber Association’s (STA) landmark SiteSafe guidance.

BMF nets fourth buying group and aims for 500 members
19 December, 2013
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has signed its fourth buying group into membership and says it is now aiming for a total of 500 members by the end of next year.

A Christmas message from the Timber Trades Benevolent Society
19 December, 2013
Firstly, a huge “thank you” to all of you for your continuing and loyal support for the TTBS and the work that we do to assist the less fortunate from our industry.

Show speakers spot timber building trends
19 December, 2013
Cutting-edge European timber-based building will be a key theme at this year’s Techniques et Solutions Bois ( Timber Techniques and Solutions) conference at the Carrefour du Bois International exhibition.

UIC and EPAL mend fences
19 December, 2013
The European Pallet Association (EPAL) and European International Railways Union (UIC) have achieved a rapprochement, following a break in their relationship late in 2012.

DLH explores sale of business
18 December, 2013
International hardwood and panels trader DLH Group is exploring the possibility of selling its remaining businesses in a move that would effectively bring its 105-year history to an end.

Prowood looks to Leadermac for high-speed moulding solution
18 December, 2013
Importer and sawmiller Prowood Ltd has changed its allegiance in moulding technology from Wadkin to Leadermac with the investment in a Speedmac 631 machine.

Canadian sawmilling giant has FSC certificates suspended
17 December, 2013
The world’s sixth largest sawmiller Resolute Forest Products is to have three of its FSC certificates suspended after major issues were identified by certifier the Rainforest Alliance.

Pallet sector enters unchartered waters on timber pricing
17 December, 2013
The UK pallet manufacturing sector is entering “unchartered waters” at the start of 2014 because of timber price inflation and competition for wood from other industry sectors and countries, TIMCON has warned.

New Q-Mark scheme to boost marine plywood quality
17 December, 2013
Efforts to improve the quality of marine plywood on the UK market have been given a boost with BM TRADA’s launch of a new Q-Mark scheme for the material.

Sawmiller’s housing arm progresses first UK project
17 December, 2013
The first UK timber frame apartment block for Swedish sawmiller Vida’s housing division is nearing completion.

Obituary - Ian Mosley
17 December, 2013
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Ian Mosley, who passed away on November 22.

Swedish sawmillers look to grow Chinese business
16 December, 2013
Swedish sawmillers are undertaking major efforts to build their business in China, with 11 of the largest suppliers attending a Sino-Swedish Wood day in Shanghai in December.

Versowood signals ambitions with Vapo mill takeover
16 December, 2013
Finnish sawmiller Versowood Oy has served notice of its growth plans by acquiring the 300,000m3 capacity softwood sawmill in Hankasalmi from Vapo Timber Oy for an undisclosed sum.