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Latest Covid-19 lockdown to last until mid-February
The UK’s latest national lockdown, announced yesterday, looks likely to stay in place until mid-February at least, the Government says.
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The UK’s latest national lockdown, announced yesterday, looks likely to stay in place until mid-February at least, the Government says.
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Timber users and buyers warned on stock shortages
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is advising all timber users and buyers to be proactive in their purchasing strategies against a background of continuing tight wood supply conditions.
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is advising all timber users and buyers to be proactive in their purchasing strategies against a background of continuing tight wood supply conditions.
BSW acquires the Building and Supply Solutions division of SCA Wood UK
BSW has today acquired the Building and Supply Solutions division of SCA Wood UK, which includes the manufacture and distribution of timber and associated products to the home improvement and builders merchant sectors.
BSW has today acquired the Building and Supply Solutions division of SCA Wood UK, which includes the manufacture and distribution of timber and associated products to the home improvement and builders merchant sectors.
National Timber Group launches timber systems division
The National Timber Group has launched a new brand - National Timber Systems - that will support the UK’s housebuilding and construction industries.
The National Timber Group has launched a new brand - National Timber Systems - that will support the UK’s housebuilding and construction industries.
Travis Perkins reports strong RMI demand in Q3
Travis Perkins has reported strong domestic RMI demand through Q3, driving a strong performance in its Wickes and Toolstation businesses.
Travis Perkins has reported strong domestic RMI demand through Q3, driving a strong performance in its Wickes and Toolstation businesses.
Grant & Stone acquires 3Counties Timber & Building Supplies
High Wycombe-based builders’ merchant group Grant & Stone Limited has announced its acquisition of 3Counties Timber & Building Supplies Limited (3Counties), marking a key step in its strategy to expand through a combination of acquisitions, new site development and organic growth.
High Wycombe-based builders’ merchant group Grant & Stone Limited has announced its acquisition of 3Counties Timber & Building Supplies Limited (3Counties), marking a key step in its strategy to expand through a combination of acquisitions, new site development and organic growth.
New TimberWorld branch opens
Arnold Laver TimberWorld has announced the opening of its new branch in Milton Keynes.
Arnold Laver TimberWorld has announced the opening of its new branch in Milton Keynes.
TTJ webinar on Covid-19 crisis to air this Thursday
TTJ’s first webinar Coming out of Covid-19: Timber industry adapting for the Future will be aired on Thursday May 21 at 3pm UK time.
TTJ’s first webinar Coming out of Covid-19: Timber industry adapting for the Future will be aired on Thursday May 21 at 3pm UK time.
TTJ Awards 2020 voting underway
The digital voting process for the TTJ Awards voted categories is now underway.
The digital voting process for the TTJ Awards voted categories is now underway.
New TTF report finds timber supply chain well stocked for return to construction
A new report by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has found that the UK timber supply chain is well stocked and ready to support a return to construction.
A new report by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has found that the UK timber supply chain is well stocked and ready to support a return to construction.
Travis Perkins re-opens more branches
UK builders merchanting giant Travis Perkins (TP) is re-opening more of its branch network to give greater support to large construction firms and subcontractors as they restart construction sites.
UK builders merchanting giant Travis Perkins (TP) is re-opening more of its branch network to give greater support to large construction firms and subcontractors as they restart construction sites.
ETTF and EOS take stock of Covid-19 impact on European timber industry
Construction sectors in Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia have been performing better than the UK, Spain, Italy and France during the coronavirus crisis, says the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and European Organization of the Sawmill Industry (EOS).
Construction sectors in Germany, the Netherlands and Scandinavia have been performing better than the UK, Spain, Italy and France during the coronavirus crisis, says the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and European Organization of the Sawmill Industry (EOS).
Grafton bosses volunteer to reduce base salaries by 20%
Top bosses at nationwide merchanting giant Grafton Group plc have volunteered to reduce their salaries in response to the Covid-19 situation.
Top bosses at nationwide merchanting giant Grafton Group plc have volunteered to reduce their salaries in response to the Covid-19 situation.
Furloughing of staff in UK timber industry now widespread – TTF survey
More than 60% of Timber Trade Federation (TTF) members who responded to the federation’s coronavirus survey are now accessing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
More than 60% of Timber Trade Federation (TTF) members who responded to the federation’s coronavirus survey are now accessing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
Merchants look for clarification after latest Government coronavirus statement
Builders merchants and DIY stores are currently assessing their positions following the government’s latest coronavirus update which seems to keep the door open for their continued operation.
Builders merchants and DIY stores are currently assessing their positions following the government’s latest coronavirus update which seems to keep the door open for their continued operation.
Mid-Sussex Timber Christmas tree tradition continues
In its 90th anniversary year, Mid-Sussex Timber has now supplied East Grinstead’s town centre Christmas tree for over 35 years.
In its 90th anniversary year, Mid-Sussex Timber has now supplied East Grinstead’s town centre Christmas tree for over 35 years.
Odds Timber named in MegaGrowth 50 list
Odds Timber of Sittingbourne has been named in the top 50 of Kent’s fastest growing companies.
Odds Timber of Sittingbourne has been named in the top 50 of Kent’s fastest growing companies.
Cairngorm Capital acquires £100m turnover merchant
Investment company Cairngorm Capital Partners has continued on the merchant acquisition trail by announcing it has acquired independent builders’ merchant group Grant & Stone Ltd.
Investment company Cairngorm Capital Partners has continued on the merchant acquisition trail by announcing it has acquired independent builders’ merchant group Grant & Stone Ltd.
Travis Perkins delivers solid Q3, will demerge Wickes by Q2, 2020
Travis Perkins has delivered a “solid” Q3 performance, despite trading conditions becoming incrementally more challenging through the course of the summer as a result of the on-going market uncertainty.
Travis Perkins has delivered a “solid” Q3 performance, despite trading conditions becoming incrementally more challenging through the course of the summer as a result of the on-going market uncertainty.
Cairngorm Capital acquires Chandlers and forms Independent Builders’ Merchant Group
Cairngorm Capital has continued its acquisition strategy in the builders merchant sector by acquiring southeast-based Chandlers Building Supplies Ltd.
Cairngorm Capital has continued its acquisition strategy in the builders merchant sector by acquiring southeast-based Chandlers Building Supplies Ltd.
