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From short runs to the shard
29 December, 2017
UWP attributes the success of its mouldings business to diversity of product and flexibility of service. Mike Jeffree reports

Forklift Flexibility
29 December, 2017
Brookridge Timber has added a Palfinger truck-mounted forklift to boost its delivery options to customers across the south-west of England

Area Sales Manager for South East UK
06 December, 2017
Are you an experienced field sales manager with good commercial appreciation and understanding of the Timber and Builders merchant sector? We are looking for a driven, sales professional with proven ability to develop new accounts and build successful long term relationships who likes to own and succeed in their work and who can cover the South East of England. We offer an environment in which to develop plus excellent package of benefits to successful candidates.

UK joinery sector gathers in London
27 November, 2017
The UK’s largest gathering of joinery manufacturers took place last Friday for the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) annual dinner.

Timber merchant fined £14,000 after employee death
08 November, 2017
Hampshire timber merchant J F Goodwillie Ltd has been fined after the death of a 48-year old employee.

Law’s Advocacy
20 October, 2017
Charlie Law believes innovation would help to secure timber’s place in construction and the circular economy. He talks to Keren Fallwell

Grenfell leads to materials scrutiny
20 October, 2017
Fire performance and preservative treated wood quality has topped the Wood Protection Association priorities in 2017, says WPA director Steve Young

Wood Protection Association joins CTI
17 October, 2017
The Confederation of the Timber Industries (CTI) Board has met and approved an application to join from the Wood Protection Association (WPA).

Timber trade gathers at Timber Expo
12 October, 2017
Timber construction seminars, new product launches, a woodworking awards shortlist announcement and a UK/Belarus timber trade event were just some of the highlights taking place this week at Timber Expo.

Timber expo gears up
20 September, 2017
The UK’s largest construction show – UK Construction Week – featuring Timber Expo prepares to open its doors once again

London mayor urged to adopt offsite housing to meet housing needs
01 September, 2017
London mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to champion offsite manufacturing to help address London’s housing needs.

From boat yard To timber yard
24 August, 2017
Richard Bagnall didn’t set out to spend his working life in the timber trade, but a temporary stintrunning Robbins Timber in the mid-80s turned into a much-loved career. Sally Spencer reports

UK warms to wood fibre
24 August, 2017
The UK market for wood fibre is some way behind Europe, but it does have potential for growth. Keren Fallwell reports

Aiming for the heights
24 August, 2017
“Aim high” is the Trussed Rafter Association’s theme for 2017 and the achievements for the association so far reflect that. But there’s no time for standing still as the climb to be the voice of the industry never stops

Offsite is on trend
24 August, 2017
The STA says there has never been more enthusiasm for offsite manufacture and it is reminding government that the structural timber sector is ready and waiting to help solve the housing shortage. Sally Spencer reports

Building relationships
23 August, 2017
The Trussed Rafter Association is moving forward with a progressive voice and building key relationships, says TRA chairman Jonathan Fellingham

Building relationships
23 August, 2017
The Trussed Rafter Association is moving forward with a progressive voice and building key relationships, says TRA chairman Jonathan Fellingham

Joinery sector stays positive
21 July, 2017
The joinery sector is seeing good growth but is keeping a watchful eye on the efforts of the plastics industry to steal back hard won market share. Sally Spencer reports

Norbord to use drones in site maintenance inspections
04 July, 2017
Norbord’s factory in South Molton is beginning to use drones to help identify and reduce the risk of working at heights.

Health and safety warning issued to timber companies after court case
26 June, 2017
Timber companies are being warned to make sure their health and safety standards are up to speed after a firm was fined despite no injury or ill-health being reported.