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Nick Milestone joins US Softwood Lumber Board
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) has announced that Nick Milestone has joined the SLB to support its mission in the areas of strategic partnerships and adoption of mass timber construction in the US. He is a veteran of the European and UK mass timber markets and the current chairman of TRADA.
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The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) has announced that Nick Milestone has joined the SLB to support its mission in the areas of strategic partnerships and adoption of mass timber construction in the US. He is a veteran of the European and UK mass timber markets and the current chairman of TRADA.
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Obituary - Dan Jakens
The London Hardwood Club reports with deep sadness that it has been advised of the passing of Dan Jakens.
The London Hardwood Club reports with deep sadness that it has been advised of the passing of Dan Jakens.
SCA Wood strengthens customer services
SCA has used technology to quickly react to increased online sales with the appointment of a home deliveries manager, customer service assistant and 20 temporary warehouse support colleagues.
SCA has used technology to quickly react to increased online sales with the appointment of a home deliveries manager, customer service assistant and 20 temporary warehouse support colleagues.
Jones retires from EE Olley
Mark Jones, sales director of EE Olley & Sons Ltd has announced his semi-retirement after 22 years with the company.
Mark Jones, sales director of EE Olley & Sons Ltd has announced his semi-retirement after 22 years with the company.
Obituary – David Woodbridge
David Woodbridge passed away on August 6, aged 84.
David Woodbridge passed away on August 6, aged 84.
Scott Group appoints Gill Gorman as group HR director
Leading pallet and industrial supplies business, Scott Group has appointed Gill Gorman to the newly established position of group HR director.
Leading pallet and industrial supplies business, Scott Group has appointed Gill Gorman to the newly established position of group HR director.
James Donaldson Group appoints new CFO
Arlene Cairns has joined James Donaldsons and Sons Ltd (JDS) as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from August 3.
Arlene Cairns has joined James Donaldsons and Sons Ltd (JDS) as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from August 3.
Obituary: John Porter
John Porter, a director at Taylor Maxwell Timber, has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer.
John Porter, a director at Taylor Maxwell Timber, has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer.
Obituary: Nikki Romanov
Nikki Romanov passed away in his Moscow home on June 27. He was 85.
Nikki Romanov passed away in his Moscow home on June 27. He was 85.
Timber Trade Corona Cut Challenge closing in on £5,000 target
National Timber Group directors Peter Howarth and Richard Jarvis have already raised more than £4,000 for charity in the Timber Trade Corona Cut Challenge.
National Timber Group directors Peter Howarth and Richard Jarvis have already raised more than £4,000 for charity in the Timber Trade Corona Cut Challenge.
Adam Morris becomes TFS general manager
As part of its continued investment in business development, Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS) has recently promoted business development manager, Adam Morris to general manager.
As part of its continued investment in business development, Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS) has recently promoted business development manager, Adam Morris to general manager.
Stone becomes Deere’s forestry and construction president
The Deere & Co board of directors has elected John Stone to the position of president, worldwide construction and forestry and power systems, effective July 1.
The Deere & Co board of directors has elected John Stone to the position of president, worldwide construction and forestry and power systems, effective July 1.
Mike Perry retires at 77
Mike Perry has retired at the age of 77 and after 48 years working in the timber industry.
Mike Perry has retired at the age of 77 and after 48 years working in the timber industry.
IDS announce the passing of Dave Stubbs
Highly experienced UK wood-based panels industry executive Dave Stubbs has died aged 71, his former employer IDS has announced.
Highly experienced UK wood-based panels industry executive Dave Stubbs has died aged 71, his former employer IDS has announced.
Border Merchant Systems makes key appointments
Border has recently announced a number of significant changes to its customer support team with the appointment of three strategic new roles aimed at enhancing its support service.
Border has recently announced a number of significant changes to its customer support team with the appointment of three strategic new roles aimed at enhancing its support service.
Wood for Good appoints new campaign manager
Sarah Virgo is the new campaign manager for Wood for Good, the timber industry’s campaign for the use of wood in design and construction, which focuses on the benefits of wood as a low-carbon material.
Sarah Virgo is the new campaign manager for Wood for Good, the timber industry’s campaign for the use of wood in design and construction, which focuses on the benefits of wood as a low-carbon material.
UK timber evangelist Terence Mallinson dies aged 90
One of the UK timber industry’s best-known individuals – Terence Mallinson – has died at the age of 90.
One of the UK timber industry’s best-known individuals – Terence Mallinson – has died at the age of 90.
A Christmas message from the TTBS
On behalf of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s trustees, our national president Paul Snape, vice-president John Taylor, the board of management and our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the society throughout 2019.
On behalf of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s trustees, our national president Paul Snape, vice-president John Taylor, the board of management and our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the society throughout 2019.
P&A Group unveils new senior organisational structure
The P&A Group has announced changes at Board level as it continues to forge ahead with its programme of continuous improvement. The new organisational structure reflects the Group’s mission to put quality and customer service at the heart of everything it does.
The P&A Group has announced changes at Board level as it continues to forge ahead with its programme of continuous improvement. The new organisational structure reflects the Group’s mission to put quality and customer service at the heart of everything it does.
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).
