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DTE appoints new managing director
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, has appointed Luke Roberts as managing director for Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE).
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd, has appointed Luke Roberts as managing director for Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE).
Saint-Gobain Offsite Solutions Awards launched
The Saint-Gobain Offsite Solutions Awards (OSS) has been launched to celebrate industry success across the group brands of International Timber, Pasquill, Roofspace Solutions and Scotframe.
The Saint-Gobain Offsite Solutions Awards (OSS) has been launched to celebrate industry success across the group brands of International Timber, Pasquill, Roofspace Solutions and Scotframe.
Kährs appoints new president and CEO
Kährs Group has announced the appointment of Johan Magnusson as its new group chief executive officer. He replaces Christer Persson.
Kährs Group has announced the appointment of Johan Magnusson as its new group chief executive officer. He replaces Christer Persson.
Müller leaves Weinig
Weinig’s head of communications, Klaus Müller, has left the company.
Weinig’s head of communications, Klaus Müller, has left the company.
Silk walks for charity
An employee from Covers has completed a 26-mile walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
An employee from Covers has completed a 26-mile walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Howarth on trek to raise funds
The Howarth Timber Group aims to raise £5,000 for its charity of the year, Cancer Research UK, from its annual fund-raising trek.
The Howarth Timber Group aims to raise £5,000 for its charity of the year, Cancer Research UK, from its annual fund-raising trek.
James Donaldson & Sons group MD to step down next year
Scott Cairns has announced today (June 28) that he will be stepping down from his role as group managing director for James Donaldson & Sons (JDS), effective July 2020.
Scott Cairns has announced today (June 28) that he will be stepping down from his role as group managing director for James Donaldson & Sons (JDS), effective July 2020.
Obituary – Francis Dalton
One of the most well-known figures in the UK woodworking machinery sector – Francis Dalton, MD of AL Dalton Ltd – has died following a short illness.
One of the most well-known figures in the UK woodworking machinery sector – Francis Dalton, MD of AL Dalton Ltd – has died following a short illness.
Obituary – Tom A Bruce-Jones CBE
Tom A Bruce-Jones, chairman of James Jones & Sons Ltd (JJSL), passed away on January 23 aged 76.
Tom A Bruce-Jones, chairman of James Jones & Sons Ltd (JJSL), passed away on January 23 aged 76.
Glennon Brothers honour Windymains chief
Glennon Brothers has celebrated the career of David Rodger, chief executive of its Windymains Timber sawmill, at a function to mark his retirement, in Carfraemill, on January 25.
Glennon Brothers has celebrated the career of David Rodger, chief executive of its Windymains Timber sawmill, at a function to mark his retirement, in Carfraemill, on January 25.
Obituary – Ian Thomson
Ian Thomson died on January 23 after a long illness.
Ian Thomson died on January 23 after a long illness.
Norbord takes the floor
Norbord has come to the rescue of the 2nd Torwood Scout Group, which had worn out the flooring of its meeting hall.
Norbord has come to the rescue of the 2nd Torwood Scout Group, which had worn out the flooring of its meeting hall.
JB Kind raises cash for Macmillan
JB Kind’s fund-raising efforts over the last two years total nearly £8,000, beating its target of £5,000.
JB Kind’s fund-raising efforts over the last two years total nearly £8,000, beating its target of £5,000.
MAB links with Leeds United
MAB Joinery has teamed up with the Leeds United Business Club, cementing its position within the local community through its association with the football club.
MAB Joinery has teamed up with the Leeds United Business Club, cementing its position within the local community through its association with the football club.
Shannon notches up 25 years
Timber Connection has recognised their longest serving member of staff Simon Shannon and his achievement in reaching a 25-year milestone with the company.
Timber Connection has recognised their longest serving member of staff Simon Shannon and his achievement in reaching a 25-year milestone with the company.
Forestry writers win plaudits
The future of the forestry industry is in safe hands after a group of “thoughtful, articulate and passionate” young people were rewarded for their writing excellence at a reception at Westminster.
The future of the forestry industry is in safe hands after a group of “thoughtful, articulate and passionate” young people were rewarded for their writing excellence at a reception at Westminster.
Galbraith appoints Torley
Forest manager Galbraith has appointed Denis Torley to its Inverness-based forestry division.
Forest manager Galbraith has appointed Denis Torley to its Inverness-based forestry division.
DHF welcomes commercial assistant
DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has welcomed a new member of staff to the team.
DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has welcomed a new member of staff to the team.
New MD at David Salisbury
After a record-breaking 2018 for David Salisbury Joinery the company is pleased to announce the appointment of Wes Kangurs as its new managing director as part of the next phase of its development.
After a record-breaking 2018 for David Salisbury Joinery the company is pleased to announce the appointment of Wes Kangurs as its new managing director as part of the next phase of its development.
