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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.
Finewood Marketing announces board changes
UK independent timber product agent Finewood Marketing is making a number of changes to its management team as a result of the imminent retirement of two senior directors.
UK independent timber product agent Finewood Marketing is making a number of changes to its management team as a result of the imminent retirement of two senior directors.
BWF appoints permanent CEO and celebrates industry awards
Helen Hewitt was confirmed as the permanent CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) at the organisation’s annual dinner and awards in central London on November 23.
Helen Hewitt was confirmed as the permanent CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) at the organisation’s annual dinner and awards in central London on November 23.
TIMco expands team
TIMco, the UK’s largest independent supplier of screws, fixings and power tool accessories has further extended and developed its team with a senior internal promotion and three new appointments.
TIMco, the UK’s largest independent supplier of screws, fixings and power tool accessories has further extended and developed its team with a senior internal promotion and three new appointments.
Whitfield appointed timber APPG chair
Martin Whitfield, MP for East Lothian, has been elected as new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Timber Industries at its AGM at Westminster.
Martin Whitfield, MP for East Lothian, has been elected as new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Timber Industries at its AGM at Westminster.
Hull to retire
Gill & Robinson north-west sales manager, Richard Hull, is retiring at the end of 2018.
Gill & Robinson north-west sales manager, Richard Hull, is retiring at the end of 2018.
Bristol TTBS golf day raises funds
This year’s Bristol Timber Trades Benevolent Society (TTBS) golf day was held at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club on Thursday, September 13 and was very generously sponsored by James Latham.
This year’s Bristol Timber Trades Benevolent Society (TTBS) golf day was held at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club on Thursday, September 13 and was very generously sponsored by James Latham.
Howard Morris promoted to MD of Trade Fabrication Systems
Howard Morris has been promoted to MD of Trade Fabrication Systems Ltd (TFS).
Howard Morris has been promoted to MD of Trade Fabrication Systems Ltd (TFS).
BWF CEO set to move after seven years
Iain McIlwee is to stand down as chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) after almost seven years.
Iain McIlwee is to stand down as chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) after almost seven years.
New national sales manager at Stenner
Dean Leng has joined Stenner Ltd as national sales manager. He will be responsible for developing the company’s sales presence within the UK and Irish wood processing industry.
Dean Leng has joined Stenner Ltd as national sales manager. He will be responsible for developing the company’s sales presence within the UK and Irish wood processing industry.
Covers boosts charity at summer fair
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Chichester has raised £556.10 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice following its annual summer fair.
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Chichester has raised £556.10 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice following its annual summer fair.
Hewitt joins BWF
Helen Hewitt has joined the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), taking on the role of membership director and lead for the Wood and Window Alliance (WWA).
Helen Hewitt has joined the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), taking on the role of membership director and lead for the Wood and Window Alliance (WWA).
