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Timbmet grows from the roots up
19 November, 2014
It’s not yet the pre-eminent timber business it wants to be, but Timbmet is on the way and determined to get there. Mike Jeffree reports.

BMF launches Timber Forum
17 November, 2014
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) held its first dedicated Timber Forum last week.

TTJ Awards 2014 – the winners
14 October, 2014
James Latham plc is the 2014 TTJ Timber Trader of the Year. The announcement was made by guest speaker George Clarke at this year’s Awards, held at The Landmark in London. The ceremony was enjoyed by more than 370 guests from across the timber and related industries both in the UK and internationally. The day was rounded off with post-Awards drinks at The Larrik pub, sponsored by Snows Timber. The trophies were made by Handrail Creations and Koppers supplied the table centres.

James Latham is TTJ Timber Trader of the Year 2014
26 September, 2014
James Latham plc has been named Timber Trader of the Year 2014.

Timbmet refocused on timber and growth
12 September, 2014
The return of timber sales to 50% of Timbmet’s turnover and rising is just one result of the major overhaul of the business over the last 18 months, according to chief exeuctive Paul Rivers and managing director Nigel Cox in an interview with TTJ.

Promote panels’ strengths, Plywood Club told
11 September, 2014
The wood-based panels sector sells its quality products too cheaply, Timbmet chief executive officer Paul Rivers told the London Plywood Club this week.

Cladding sector enjoys growth
18 August, 2014
The UK timber cladding market is growing and while the appetite for traditional materials remains, product innovation has led to new options for building façades. Sally Spencer reports

Timbmet back in the black
13 July, 2014
Timbmet has turned a loss of £3.2m in the previous 12 months into a profit of £1.5m in the latest financial year, putting the improvement down to its restructuring and range development programme.

Pavilion display is Ecobuild focal point
19 March, 2014
The Dan Kemp Memorial Pavilion display was a focus point on TRADA’s stand at Ecobuild.

EUTR – a work in progress
08 February, 2014
According to our vox pop of timber companies and others involved with the EU Timber Regulation, UK implementation has been effective and less arduous than anticipated. But the consensus is that more work is needed across the EU if it is to have the hoped for impact on illegal logging and trade.

Timber on show
08 February, 2014
Timber remains a vital element at Ecobuild. Keren Fallwell previews some of what will feature this year.

TTBS benefits from trades’ generosity
28 January, 2014
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society’s (TTBS) fund-raising efforts have been boosted by two events this month.

Timbmet’s chief purchasing director retires after 45 years’ service
13 December, 2013
Timbmet has announced the retirement of its chief purchasing director, Jim Chambers.

Timber company fined £24,000 for saw injuries
29 November, 2013
Timbmet Ltd has been fined £24,000 for safety failings at its Glasgow distribution centre after one of its workers was injured by flying splinters from a rip saw.

Shining design wins Timbmet pavilion competition
25 November, 2013
A design that harnesses the power of the sun has won this year’s Timbmet Dan Kemp Memorial Pavilion competition.

Oakwrights Bath makes clean sweep of BWF Awards
22 November, 2013
Joinery manufacturer Oakwrights Bath Ltd made a clean sweep at the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Awards in central London last Friday.

Geared for growth
16 November, 2013
Timbmet has opted for a flexible banking package that will adapt and develop with the business. Mike Jeffree reports.

Passport to trade
02 November, 2013
Helveta says its new online traceability platform will support importers’ due diligence. Keren Fallwell reports.

Back to the future
19 October, 2013
Tough decisions have been taken at Timbmet, but its turnaround specialist CEO says one of the big names of UK timber is back on track. Mike Jeffree reports.

Industry sum is greater than its parts
21 September, 2013
The industry should pull together to actively promote timber, says Liz Richards, marketing director at Timbmet