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ATS acquires John Boddy Timber
Associated Timber Services Ltd (ATS) has acquired the name and assets of John Boddy Timber for an undisclosed sum.
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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.
MGM Timber sells Oban branch
Scottish independent merchanting group MGM Timber has sold its Oban branch to Grafton for an undisclosed sum.
Scottish independent merchanting group MGM Timber has sold its Oban branch to Grafton for an undisclosed sum.
Vandecasteele acquires Precious Woods Europe’s entire Brazilian timber stocks
Belgian hardwood importer Vandecasteele Houtimport has acquired Precious Woods Europe’s entire 8,200m3 stock of FSC-certified Brazilian tropical timber after the latter closed its stockholding facility in the Netherlands as part of a group reorganisation.
Belgian hardwood importer Vandecasteele Houtimport has acquired Precious Woods Europe’s entire 8,200m3 stock of FSC-certified Brazilian tropical timber after the latter closed its stockholding facility in the Netherlands as part of a group reorganisation.
Joinery and builder sectors look for VAT cut from chancellor
The joinery and building sectors have again urged the government to reduce VAT on domestic building works to 5%.
The joinery and building sectors have again urged the government to reduce VAT on domestic building works to 5%.
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