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April 2024
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MGM Timber launches online service for trade customers
Scotland’s largest independent specialist timber merchant, MGM Timber, continues to invest in its growth with the launch of a new online service for trade customers, giving them access to their agreed rates, invoicing, and full product range 24 hours a day.
Latest TDUK stats show timber import volumes fall at start of 2024
The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
Jacksons Fencing introduces Jaksun solar fence panel
Jacksons Fencing has announced the launch of its new and innovative Jaksun Solar Fence Panel, providing homeowners with a remarkable garden fence option which not only provides an attractive boundary but produces energy too.
New research centre for developing fire-resistant wood opens
A new fire and research centre for testing and development of fire-resistant wood has opened in Sweden.
TTJ Awards 2024 voting to go live
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.
NTS appoints Richard Jarvis as commercial and operations director
National Timber Systems (NTS), the engineered wood products division of National Timber Group, has appointed Richard Jarvis to the newly created role of NTS commercial and operations director.
Donaldson Group joins Tech for Good Alliance
Donaldson Group has joined the Tech for Good Alliance as it continues to innovate and deliver positive change for third sector organisations. Harnessing the tech skills of volunteers, its first project with Fife Young Carers will improve the charity’s reach and impact.
New report says Belarusian timber entering EU via Poland to beat sanctions
A multi-agency investigative report has outlined how Belarus is allegedly circumventing EU timber sanctions by exporting wood via other countries.
BioComposites Centre’s Rob Elias to join MDF Recovery
The director of the well-known BioComposites Centre at Bangor University in Wales is to join MDF Recovery as head of business development.
Reusing supply chain pallets essential to sustainability goals, says NAPD
The chairman of the National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has called for supply chain businesses to ensure they have a ‘reuse first’ policy in place for pallets.
STA launches new skills hub and installer training scheme
In a move that will significantly improve access to high-quality timber skills training, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched an online Skills Hub incorporating its new STA Installer Training Scheme (ITS).
TDUK to hold UK Timber Design Conference in London
Timber Development UK is organising a new conference – the UK Timber Design Conference - focused on a low carbon transformation of the built environment using timber.
James Jones & Sons expands into pallet manufacturing in Australia
James Jones & Sons Ltd has announce that pallet manufacturing will soon be a part of its Australian operations following the acquisition of Melbourne-based Rodpak Pty Ltd by its Australian subsidiary, Hyne Timber Pty Ltd.
March 2024
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BPI Asset Advisory appointed to dispose of Westwood Darlington assets
RICS regulated asset valuers BPI Asset Advisory, has been commissioned by the joint liquidators of Westwood Darlington Ltd to dispose of the entire business assets.
Macclesfield Timber unveils new building materials range
Macclesfield Timber, a branch of Illingworth Ingham, has announced its diversification initiative with the launch of a new range of building materials to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Buttle’s welcomes MP
How the building materials’ supply chain is evolving to support environmental responsibility in construction – and responding to the net zero carbon challenge – was the focus of a constituency visit by Daisy Cooper MP last Friday.
Power Sheds supports UK Men’s Shed Association at Westminster
As a long-time supporter of UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA), Power Sheds was pleased to be part of a ground-breaking initiative to place a ‘Men’s Shed’ in Parliament for a week.
Ian Stokes joins BMF board
Ian Stokes, managing director of Knauf UK and Ireland, has been elected to the board of the Builders Merchants Federation to serve as the elected director-suppliers with effect from April 1, 2024. Mr Stokes replaces Mike Ward of Wavin, who stepped down earlier this year.
Tanasote Wood Preservative Receives Green Light Under GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
Tanasote, Arxada’s copper-oil alternative to creosote for the treatment of industrial wood, has been authorised for use under GB BPR for the maximum period.
Finsa’s Pablo Figueroa López is the new EPF chairman
Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
