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FSC terminates relationship with Danzer 22 May, 2013
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated its relationship with decorative veneer and hardwood timber producer Danzer Group in a landmark decision billed by Greenpeace as critical for the reputation of FSC.
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New North American timber EPDs published
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The American Wood Council and Canadian Wood Council have announced Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for softwood lumber, plywood, OSB and glulam.
Bellway focuses on timber sourcing
Monday, May 20, 2013 Conversations are understood to be taking place at national housebuilder Bellway plc about the sourcing of its CLS due to internal concerns over potential performance issues of home-grown Sitka spruce.
Rising costs put pressure on UK joinery manufacturers
Monday, May 20, 2013 Costs associated with CE marking and sourcing timber compliant with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) are starting to put pressure on joinery manufacturers, according to the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) latest State of Trade survey.
Major investment marks Nicklin centenary
Monday, May 20, 2013 Major timber user Nicklin Transit Packaging, which is celebrating 100 years in business, is undertaking a major capital investment programme to boost capacity and efficiency. It is also looking to use 100% British wood.
Sipbuild powers up sponsorship
Monday, May 20, 2013 Castleford-based Sipbuild UK, which supplies and builds structural insulated panels (SIPs) on site, has joined an army of Yorkshire-based businesses that are sponsoring the P1 Powerboat Championship competitor ‘One Hull of Boat’, which will be racing in the UK June 1-2.
Importer searches for successor
Saturday, May 18, 2013 A Cumbrian timber trader fears he may have to close his high-end redwood business if no-one comes forward to take over the reigns from him as he prepares for retirement.
Mersey Timber in premises boost
Saturday, May 18, 2013 Sheet materials merchant and processor Mersey Timber is relocating to a single, bigger site to boost capacity and efficiency.
Metsä Wood pre-packages for BIM
Saturday, May 18, 2013 Metsä Wood has had a range of building information modelling data (BIM) created for its construction product system ‘families’ to make them easier and more attractive for architects, designers and builders to specify and use. It claims to be the first timber company to offer the service.
Travis Perkins predicts improved volumes
Friday, May 17, 2013 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.
Grafton’s Irish merchanting division returns to growth
Friday, May 17, 2013 Grafton Group plc’s Irish merchanting business has recorded its first period of revenue growth since the first half of 2007.

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