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Travis Perkins predicts improved volumes
Travis Perkins chief executive Geoff Cooper has reported a strengthening in forward market indicators, giving added confidence that its volumes will improve in the second half of 2013.
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Grafton’s Irish merchanting division returns to growth
Grafton Group plc’s Irish merchanting business has recorded its first period of revenue growth since the first half of 2007.
Grafton Group plc’s Irish merchanting business has recorded its first period of revenue growth since the first half of 2007.
RusForest sells two mills
RusForest has announced the sale of “non-core assets”, including two of its sawmills, for US$7m.
RusForest has announced the sale of “non-core assets”, including two of its sawmills, for US$7m.
Industry deserves EUTR congratulations
The UK timber industry should be “patting itself on the back” with what it has achieved with the EU Timber Regulation, Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White said last week, but warned more had to be done to prove timber’s green credentials.
The UK timber industry should be “patting itself on the back” with what it has achieved with the EU Timber Regulation, Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White said last week, but warned more had to be done to prove timber’s green credentials.
James Jones in BIM move
James Jones & Sons Ltd’s timber systems division has announced it is developing BIM-supporting software.
James Jones & Sons Ltd’s timber systems division has announced it is developing BIM-supporting software.
Show of northern quality
Gill & Robinson (G&R) held an open day for leading importers at Shoreham Port this week in association with Krekula & Lauri (K&L), one of the northernmost sawmills in Sweden.
Gill & Robinson (G&R) held an open day for leading importers at Shoreham Port this week in association with Krekula & Lauri (K&L), one of the northernmost sawmills in Sweden.
UKTFA rolls out tours
The UKTFA is rolling out a series of its RIBA accredited training course and factory tours across the UK.
The UKTFA is rolling out a series of its RIBA accredited training course and factory tours across the UK.
Keith Oates appointed forestry commissioner
Keith Oates has been appointed as a forestry commissioner for England.
Keith Oates has been appointed as a forestry commissioner for England.
TTJ Awards 2013 entry forms
The six TTJ Awards which are judged by independent panels are now open for entries.
The six TTJ Awards which are judged by independent panels are now open for entries.
TTJ Awards 2013 voting gets under way
TTJ Awards 2013 voting will be under way shortly. Companies qualifying to vote will be contacted by DUO Marketing Services over the next few weeks – either by mail or by telephone.
TTJ Awards 2013 voting will be under way shortly. Companies qualifying to vote will be contacted by DUO Marketing Services over the next few weeks – either by mail or by telephone.
Global Timber Forum set for launch
The Global Timber Forum (GTF), a new international platform for discussing key industry issues, influencing decision makers worldwide and sharing best practice, launches next week in Rome.
The Global Timber Forum (GTF), a new international platform for discussing key industry issues, influencing decision makers worldwide and sharing best practice, launches next week in Rome.
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