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Gordon Timber celebrates 160th anniversary
10 February, 2022
Founded in 1862 - at a time when Queen Victoria reigned and the American Civil War raged - Gordon Timber is celebrating its 160th anniversary.

Orchard Timber Products joins National Timber Group
17 November, 2021
The National Timber Group (NTG) continues its rapid expansion plans with takeover of Scottish distributor Orchard Timber Products Ltd.

Demanding times
01 October, 2021
British-grown timber is in great demand and sawmills are rising to the challenge. Sally Spencer reports

BSW apprentices reach final of Fuel Change competition
30 March, 2021
Apprentices from BSW Timber were finalists in the national Fuel Change competition, which encourages businesses to tackle industry challenges and work towards a low carbon economy.

Pulling their weight
30 October, 2020
The workhorses of the British-grown timber sector – the sawmills – have shown their resilience through lockdown and are experiencing strong demand for their products. Sally Spencer reports

Passing the baton
30 October, 2020
James Donaldson & Sons patriarch Neil Donaldson looks back over his 45 years with the family business. Sally Spencer reports

Scott Group acquires Direct Pallets
15 August, 2020
Scott Group has acquired Bedfordshire-based business Direct Pallets Ltd (DP) in a strategic deal that will deliver additional reconditioned pallet capacity in the prime industrial areas around Luton and beyond.

A family affair
14 August, 2020
Andrew and Michael Donaldson are following in their father’s footsteps in taking over the roles of CEO and chairman, respectively, of the James Donaldson & Sons Group. Sally Spencer reports

Scott Group appoints Gill Gorman as group HR director
13 August, 2020
Leading pallet and industrial supplies business, Scott Group has appointed Gill Gorman to the newly established position of group HR director.

Sixth generation takes the reins at James Donaldson & Sons
16 June, 2020
Leading timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons has announced its new senior team, as Andrew Donaldson and Michael Donaldson take over as chief executive officer and chairman respectively.

James Donaldson Group acquires Rowan Manufacturing and Smith & Frater
03 February, 2020
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, based in Fife for over 160 years, has announced the acquisition of both companies which will add door sets, bespoke joinery and kitchen manufacturing to their existing business processing, manufacturing and distribution of timber and associated building products.

We’ve got you covered
28 January, 2020
The wood coatings and finishes sector continues to innovate and bring new products to market. Sally Spencer reports

Timber Integrates into UKCW
26 November, 2019
Timber sector exhibitors became a fully-fledged part of the UK’s biggest construction show at the Birmingham NEC. Mike Jeffree reports

An extra dimension
26 November, 2019
Sonae Arauco’s new three-dimensional fibreboard won the Innovation: Product Category at this year’s TTJ Awards

DTE appoints new managing director
08 November, 2019
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, has appointed Luke Roberts as managing director for Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE).

New president and chair for RFS
15 October, 2019
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has a new president and a new chair of the Board of Trustees who took office from October 1.

Wood machine mart
29 July, 2019
The world’s largest exhibition for timber sector machinery and equipment – Ligna 2019 – lived up to its reputation as a hub for innovation. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

TRADA’S Better Timber Buildings conference returns
17 July, 2019
Following the success of its Better Timber Buildings conference last year, TRADA is running the event again this November.

Donaldson announces Maggie’s charity partnership
16 July, 2019
James Donaldson & Sons has announced today its charity partnership with Maggie’s, which is due to span over the next 12 to 18 months.

James Donaldson & Sons group MD to step down next year
28 June, 2019
Scott Cairns has announced today (June 28) that he will be stepping down from his role as group managing director for James Donaldson & Sons (JDS), effective July 2020.