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Rougier finalises sale of Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux
Rougier Group has finalised the sale of its Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux business to the Malvaux Group.
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Rougier Group has finalised the sale of its Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux business to the Malvaux Group.
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Beers Timber Holdings acquires Tonge Bridge Timber
Liverpool based Beers Timber Holdings has announced the completion of the purchase of Tonge Bridge Timber of Bolton.
Liverpool based Beers Timber Holdings has announced the completion of the purchase of Tonge Bridge Timber of Bolton.
Rougier to sell French import and distribution operation
The Rougier Group has entered into negotiations to sell its French import and distribution arm Rougier Sylvaco Panels to the Malvaux Group.
The Rougier Group has entered into negotiations to sell its French import and distribution arm Rougier Sylvaco Panels to the Malvaux Group.
Wood Awards’ top prize won by Storey’s Field Centre & Eddington Nursery
The Mears Group Gold Award winner of this year’s Wood Awards is Storey’s Field Centre & Eddington Nursery, Cambridge.
The Mears Group Gold Award winner of this year’s Wood Awards is Storey’s Field Centre & Eddington Nursery, Cambridge.
Private investor Cairngorm swoops to acquire Arnold Laver
Private equity firm Cairngorm Capital has swooped to acquire UK timber industry giant Arnold Laver.
Private equity firm Cairngorm Capital has swooped to acquire UK timber industry giant Arnold Laver.
Record attendance at UK Construction Week
Some 34,000 industry people attended UK Construction Week (UKCW) this year - a record for the event, which comprises nine individual shows including Timber Expo.
Some 34,000 industry people attended UK Construction Week (UKCW) this year - a record for the event, which comprises nine individual shows including Timber Expo.
Premier strengthens its Welsh presence with West Wales acquisition
Premier Forest Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing timber groups, continues to strengthen its distribution and processing capacity with the acquisition of West Wales based timber importer Merlwood Timber Ltd.
Premier Forest Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing timber groups, continues to strengthen its distribution and processing capacity with the acquisition of West Wales based timber importer Merlwood Timber Ltd.
SR Timber reports batten sales boost
SR Timber has reported a 12% growth in sales of timber roofing battens for the first half of 2018.
SR Timber has reported a 12% growth in sales of timber roofing battens for the first half of 2018.
Travis Perkins reports solid merchant sales but challenging consumer business at Wickes
Travis Perkins (TP) has reported good sales growth in its merchant trade business but challenging conditions in its Wickes consumer business.
Travis Perkins (TP) has reported good sales growth in its merchant trade business but challenging conditions in its Wickes consumer business.
Investors’ UK timber sector expansion continues with Rembrand Timber acquisition
Private investment group Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP’s timber industry portfolio has taken another leap forward with addition of Rembrand Timber, which is merging with its Thornbridge Sawmills business.
Private investment group Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP’s timber industry portfolio has taken another leap forward with addition of Rembrand Timber, which is merging with its Thornbridge Sawmills business.
World’s “lightest” plywood available in UK
What is said to be the world’s lightest plywood is now available in the UK.
What is said to be the world’s lightest plywood is now available in the UK.
Woodpecker makes life fun for staff
A Welsh wood flooring distributor has transformed its workspace by installing a slide, gym and real wood treehouse in new offices at its Caerphilly base.
A Welsh wood flooring distributor has transformed its workspace by installing a slide, gym and real wood treehouse in new offices at its Caerphilly base.
Hunt Brothers celebrates 104 years of global growth
UK timber agent Hunt Brothers is celebrating 104 years of global growth and annual timber orders of 10,000 tonnes.
UK timber agent Hunt Brothers is celebrating 104 years of global growth and annual timber orders of 10,000 tonnes.
Investment firm acquires Parkers and says more takeovers will follow
Investment firm Cairngorm Capital Partners has acquired southeast-based merchanting group Parker Building Supplies (Parkers) in the latest stage of its ambitious growth plans.
Investment firm Cairngorm Capital Partners has acquired southeast-based merchanting group Parker Building Supplies (Parkers) in the latest stage of its ambitious growth plans.
Lathams in £15m depot relocations
James Latham has invested more than £15m relocating its depots at Bristol and Leicester to two purpose-built facilities, increasing capacity in both locations by 35%.
James Latham has invested more than £15m relocating its depots at Bristol and Leicester to two purpose-built facilities, increasing capacity in both locations by 35%.
Thornbridge and NYTimber in merger
North Yorkshire Timber (NYTimber) has merged with Thornbridge Sawmills to create a £50m turnover 15-branch group.
North Yorkshire Timber (NYTimber) has merged with Thornbridge Sawmills to create a £50m turnover 15-branch group.
Lawcris supplies materials for film set
Leeds panels distributor Lawcris has been involved in supplying materials for the set of a new film.
Leeds panels distributor Lawcris has been involved in supplying materials for the set of a new film.
Bergs Timber to acquire Norvik’s Baltics and UK timber operations
Bergs Timber has revealed plans to acquire Norvik Timber Industries’ (NTI) operations in the Baltics and the UK.
Bergs Timber has revealed plans to acquire Norvik Timber Industries’ (NTI) operations in the Baltics and the UK.
Timbmet reorganisation leads to £4.6m loss
Timbmet’s pre-tax loss for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 was £4.6m.
Timbmet’s pre-tax loss for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 was £4.6m.
Grenfell Tower probe officials attend Falcon Panel Products fire testing demo
Leading London Assembly and fire authority representatives working on the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire have attended a fire test conducted by Falcon Panel Products.
Leading London Assembly and fire authority representatives working on the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire have attended a fire test conducted by Falcon Panel Products.
