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Sykes Timber in major retrofit of headquarters building
UK timber merchant and distributor Sykes Timber has received permission to re-design its headquarters building with extensive use of timber products.
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UK timber merchant and distributor Sykes Timber has received permission to re-design its headquarters building with extensive use of timber products.
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James Latham expects annual sales for 2023-24 to be close to previous financial year
Leading UK timber products distributor James Latham says it expects its annual sales for 2023-24 to very similar to the previous financial year.
Leading UK timber products distributor James Latham says it expects its annual sales for 2023-24 to very similar to the previous financial year.
TTJ Awards 2024 voting to go live
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.
Travis Perkins reports challenging 2023 full year results
National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
ISC to be hosted in Sicily
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
SR timber moves import operation to Immingham
SR Timber has moved its timber import terminal base from Goole Docks to Immingham Docks.
SR Timber has moved its timber import terminal base from Goole Docks to Immingham Docks.
CP Timber posts pre-tax profits of £1.07m
UK hardwood importer and distributor CP Timber has posted annual pre-tax profits of £1.07m, according to a statement posted at Companies House in February.
UK hardwood importer and distributor CP Timber has posted annual pre-tax profits of £1.07m, according to a statement posted at Companies House in February.
TDUK releases UK timber product embodied carbon data
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Plywood industry converges on City of London for annual PCL dinner
About 120 plywood industry representatives and their guests gathered in the City of London recently for the much-anticipated annual dinner of the Plywood Club of London (PCL).
About 120 plywood industry representatives and their guests gathered in the City of London recently for the much-anticipated annual dinner of the Plywood Club of London (PCL).
Timber import volumes among positive market indicators for year ahead
Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.
Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.
IJK and Abbey Woods rebranded under parent James Latham name
IJK Timber Group and Abbey Woods have officially adopted the James Latham parent company’s name.
IJK Timber Group and Abbey Woods have officially adopted the James Latham parent company’s name.
2024 TTJ Awards to be held on September 20
The 2024 TTJ Awards is preparing to get up and running for another year, with September 20 being set as the date for the annual awards presentation lunch in London.
The 2024 TTJ Awards is preparing to get up and running for another year, with September 20 being set as the date for the annual awards presentation lunch in London.
SAM to acquire W Howard in major MDF mouldings market move
Northern Ireland-based Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Limited (SAM) is to acquire W Howard in a major move in the MDF mouldings business.
Northern Ireland-based Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Limited (SAM) is to acquire W Howard in a major move in the MDF mouldings business.
Christmas sparkles at the London Softwood Club Christmas luncheon
A record attendance of 190 people was recorded at this year’s London Softwood Club (LSC) Christmas luncheon held on Thursday afternoon (December 7) at the sumptuous Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster.
A record attendance of 190 people was recorded at this year’s London Softwood Club (LSC) Christmas luncheon held on Thursday afternoon (December 7) at the sumptuous Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster.
Hadleigh Timber Group posts 2022 pre-tax profit of £19.9m
The Hadleigh Timber Group Ltd (HTG), one of the UK's leading distributors of wood-based products, has posted a pre-tax profit of £19.9m (2021: £43.5m) for the year ending December 31, 2022.
The Hadleigh Timber Group Ltd (HTG), one of the UK's leading distributors of wood-based products, has posted a pre-tax profit of £19.9m (2021: £43.5m) for the year ending December 31, 2022.
National Timber Group appoints Scott Cairns as Group Chief Executive
The National Timber Group (NTG) has announced the appointment of Scott Cairns as NTG’s Group Chief Executive.
The National Timber Group (NTG) has announced the appointment of Scott Cairns as NTG’s Group Chief Executive.
DTE makes big investment in open web joist production
Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has made a six-figure investment in new machinery at its manufacturing site in the Southwest of England.
Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has made a six-figure investment in new machinery at its manufacturing site in the Southwest of England.
LUMIN TRP roadshow showcases plywood range to James Latham
LUMIN, a leading South American plywood producer, has partnered with James Latham to deliver a roadshow of its LUMIN TRP (Tropical Replacement Panel) plywood.
LUMIN, a leading South American plywood producer, has partnered with James Latham to deliver a roadshow of its LUMIN TRP (Tropical Replacement Panel) plywood.
Builders’ merchant Q3 volumes down 10.5% on a year ago
Latest BMBI stats reveal that total builders’ merchants’ volume sales fell by 10.5% in Q3 compared to a year ago.
Latest BMBI stats reveal that total builders’ merchants’ volume sales fell by 10.5% in Q3 compared to a year ago.
Premier Forest Products grows presence in the north
Premier Forest Products has announced yet another acquisition, this time the purchase of North-East Sheets & Panels Ltd. (NESP).
Premier Forest Products has announced yet another acquisition, this time the purchase of North-East Sheets & Panels Ltd. (NESP).