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Premier strengthens its Welsh presence with West Wales acquisition
Premier Forest Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing timber groups, continues to strengthen its distribution and processing capacity with the acquisition of West Wales based timber importer Merlwood Timber Ltd.
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Premier Forest Group, one of the UK’s fastest growing timber groups, continues to strengthen its distribution and processing capacity with the acquisition of West Wales based timber importer Merlwood Timber Ltd.
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Softwood exports grow, says latest report
Exports of softwood lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic countries have increased due to high demand for wood in Asia and Europe in early 2018, while Canadian exports fell to the lowest levels in five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
Exports of softwood lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic countries have increased due to high demand for wood in Asia and Europe in early 2018, while Canadian exports fell to the lowest levels in five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
TTJ announces Wood and Wellness conference
TTJ is to hold a major conference on wood’s role in the current trend towards health and wellbeing in the built environment.
TTJ is to hold a major conference on wood’s role in the current trend towards health and wellbeing in the built environment.
Timber sector turns out in force for TTJ Awards
More than 400 people attended the annual TTJ Awards last Friday, with guest speaker and host Jo Caulfield providing the entertainment at new venue the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London.
More than 400 people attended the annual TTJ Awards last Friday, with guest speaker and host Jo Caulfield providing the entertainment at new venue the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London.
Accsys reports increased revenue
Accsys, the company behind Accoya modified wood, has reported revenue up by 10% to €26.7m for the five months ended August 31.
Accsys, the company behind Accoya modified wood, has reported revenue up by 10% to €26.7m for the five months ended August 31.
Daltons Wadkin to present new theme at W Exhibition
Woodworking machinery distributor Daltons Wadkin will present a new themed display at the W Exhibition this year.
Woodworking machinery distributor Daltons Wadkin will present a new themed display at the W Exhibition this year.
Composite Prime and Taylor Maxwell agreement yields results
Composite Prime says its market share in the composite decking market has soared following a tie-up with a high-profile distributor.
Composite Prime says its market share in the composite decking market has soared following a tie-up with a high-profile distributor.
TTJ Awards judged entry finalists vying for glory
Finalists in the TTJ Awards judged categories now only have 10 days before they find out if they have won.
Finalists in the TTJ Awards judged categories now only have 10 days before they find out if they have won.
Pasquill aids Truss House project to combat homes shortage
Nationwide roof truss manufacturer Pasquill has supplied truss materials for the Truss House project, an initiative from timber engineers Sylvan Stuart, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), and Robert Gordons University.
Nationwide roof truss manufacturer Pasquill has supplied truss materials for the Truss House project, an initiative from timber engineers Sylvan Stuart, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), and Robert Gordons University.
Lords acquires merchant
West London-based Lords Builders Merchants has announced the acquisition of Kings Langley Building Supplies Limited (KLBS Ltd).
West London-based Lords Builders Merchants has announced the acquisition of Kings Langley Building Supplies Limited (KLBS Ltd).
Swedish Wood pavilion to feature at London Design Festival
A Swedish Design Pavilion sponsored by Swedish Wood, will feature at the London Design Festival on September 20-23 at the Old Truman Brewery in London’s fashionable Shoreditch.
A Swedish Design Pavilion sponsored by Swedish Wood, will feature at the London Design Festival on September 20-23 at the Old Truman Brewery in London’s fashionable Shoreditch.
SR Timber reports batten sales boost
SR Timber has reported a 12% growth in sales of timber roofing battens for the first half of 2018.
SR Timber has reported a 12% growth in sales of timber roofing battens for the first half of 2018.
Last chance to enter TTJ Awards’ judged categories
Companies have their last opportunity to enter the TTJ Awards 2018, with the judged awards entry deadline being extended to August 17.
Companies have their last opportunity to enter the TTJ Awards 2018, with the judged awards entry deadline being extended to August 17.
Bradfords acquires Solo
Bradfords Building Supplies has announced the acquisition of Archmartin Ltd, trading as Solo Building Supplies.
Bradfords Building Supplies has announced the acquisition of Archmartin Ltd, trading as Solo Building Supplies.
Norbord’s European division reports “best results ever” in Q2
Norbord’s European operations recorded a more than doubling of EBITDA year-over-year in Q2 to US$21m, reflecting robust markets.
Norbord’s European operations recorded a more than doubling of EBITDA year-over-year in Q2 to US$21m, reflecting robust markets.
GP Wood starts plans to rebuild fire hit Lissarda mill
Irish sawmiller GP Wood has initiated plans to rebuild its plant in Lissarda, which was badly damaged by a major fire on July 13.
Irish sawmiller GP Wood has initiated plans to rebuild its plant in Lissarda, which was badly damaged by a major fire on July 13.
B&Q reinforces commitment to kitchens/bathroom market by recruiting 800 new staff
DIY retailer B&Q is reinforcing its further commitment to the kitchens and bathrooms market by commencing recruitment of 800 new staff for its showroom areas to help customers.
DIY retailer B&Q is reinforcing its further commitment to the kitchens and bathrooms market by commencing recruitment of 800 new staff for its showroom areas to help customers.
Travis Perkins reports solid merchant sales but challenging consumer business at Wickes
Travis Perkins (TP) has reported good sales growth in its merchant trade business but challenging conditions in its Wickes consumer business.
Travis Perkins (TP) has reported good sales growth in its merchant trade business but challenging conditions in its Wickes consumer business.
SCA Timber changes its name to SCA Wood
SCA has officially changed its business name from SCA Timber and will now be called SCA Wood.
SCA has officially changed its business name from SCA Timber and will now be called SCA Wood.
Report backs further moves towards off-site construction
An important House of Lords report has backed greater use of offsite construction (OSM), declaring that the UK construction sector’s business models are “no longer appropriate”.
An important House of Lords report has backed greater use of offsite construction (OSM), declaring that the UK construction sector’s business models are “no longer appropriate”.
