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September trade boosts import growth
The UK’s timber and panel products import volumes for the first three quarters were 1.5% higher than the same period in 2012, thanks to a 12% increase in Q3.
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Premiership club chooses CLT for training ground
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been chosen as the build method for Newcastle United’s planned new multi-million training ground.
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been chosen as the build method for Newcastle United’s planned new multi-million training ground.
Homag agrees to pay Weinig compensation in patent case
Global woodworking machinery manufacturers Weinig and Homag have reached a settlement agreement in a patent dispute over window component production technology.
Global woodworking machinery manufacturers Weinig and Homag have reached a settlement agreement in a patent dispute over window component production technology.
ATS acquires John Boddy Timber
Associated Timber Services Ltd (ATS) has acquired the name and assets of John Boddy Timber for an undisclosed sum.
Associated Timber Services Ltd (ATS) has acquired the name and assets of John Boddy Timber for an undisclosed sum.
Glulam gridshell roof nearing completion
The massive 300m-long glulam gridshell structure covering the new Crossrail station at Canary Wharf is nearing completion.
The massive 300m-long glulam gridshell structure covering the new Crossrail station at Canary Wharf is nearing completion.
Accoya’s Dutch production plant finally profitable
The Accoya production plant in the Netherlands has finally become profitable, according to London-based parent company Accsys Technologies plc’s latest trading update.
The Accoya production plant in the Netherlands has finally become profitable, according to London-based parent company Accsys Technologies plc’s latest trading update.
Smartply OSB mill to invest in additional continuous press
A major new investment by Coillte Panel Products in the Waterford-based SmartPly OSB mill will “dramatically” increase production capacity to meet future OSB supply requirements of customers.
A major new investment by Coillte Panel Products in the Waterford-based SmartPly OSB mill will “dramatically” increase production capacity to meet future OSB supply requirements of customers.
Canadian sawmilling giant invests in China venture
The world’s second largest softwood sawmiller Canfor has shown its commitment to the Chinese market by agreeing to form a joint venture at the port of Tangshan in north-east China.
The world’s second largest softwood sawmiller Canfor has shown its commitment to the Chinese market by agreeing to form a joint venture at the port of Tangshan in north-east China.
European timber and panel consumption still languishing - UN
Sawn timber and wood-based panel consumption in Europe is still languishing compared to Russia and North America, according to a new UN report.
Sawn timber and wood-based panel consumption in Europe is still languishing compared to Russia and North America, according to a new UN report.
New due diligence tool available from TTF
A new due diligence checklist has been made available by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) after shortcomings were found in the toolbox of its Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP).
A new due diligence checklist has been made available by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) after shortcomings were found in the toolbox of its Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP).
Chancellor keen to see more housebuilding growth
The UK government moved today to further boost housing construction by providing £1bn to help unlock stalled housing developments.
The UK government moved today to further boost housing construction by providing £1bn to help unlock stalled housing developments.
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