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European hardwood markets feel the pinch, IHC hears
European hardwood demand is projected to fall 1.3% for the full year 2019, delegates at the International Hardwood Conference (IHC) in Berlin have heard.
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European hardwood demand is projected to fall 1.3% for the full year 2019, delegates at the International Hardwood Conference (IHC) in Berlin have heard.
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BWF Awards celebrate excellence
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2019 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London on November 22.
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2019 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London on November 22.
Odds Timber named in MegaGrowth 50 list
Odds Timber of Sittingbourne has been named in the top 50 of Kent’s fastest growing companies.
Odds Timber of Sittingbourne has been named in the top 50 of Kent’s fastest growing companies.
CTI welcomes political parties’ housing pledges
The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) has welcomed recent housing pledges made by Labour and the Liberal Democrats, and calls for these homes to be built using low carbon materials.
The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) has welcomed recent housing pledges made by Labour and the Liberal Democrats, and calls for these homes to be built using low carbon materials.
Wood Awards top prize goes to house made from cork
The Cork House in Berkshire has scooped the Gold Award in this year’s Wood Awards.
The Cork House in Berkshire has scooped the Gold Award in this year’s Wood Awards.
Cairngorm Capital acquires £100m turnover merchant
Investment company Cairngorm Capital Partners has continued on the merchant acquisition trail by announcing it has acquired independent builders’ merchant group Grant & Stone Ltd.
Investment company Cairngorm Capital Partners has continued on the merchant acquisition trail by announcing it has acquired independent builders’ merchant group Grant & Stone Ltd.
New report urges Government to increase use of timber construction
The Government has been urged to implement the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee by increasing the use of timber in construction.
The Government has been urged to implement the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee by increasing the use of timber in construction.
National Timber Group acquires Cotswold Manufacturing
The National Timber Group has acquired the trade and assets of Cotswold Manufacturing Ltd to consolidate its position in the UK timber interior doorsets market.
The National Timber Group has acquired the trade and assets of Cotswold Manufacturing Ltd to consolidate its position in the UK timber interior doorsets market.
Ireland homegrown timber marketing strategy launched
A marketing strategy has been launched to support and drive the Irish forest products industry in key end use markets.
A marketing strategy has been launched to support and drive the Irish forest products industry in key end use markets.
Norbord posts lower quarterly earnings
Global wood-based panels producer Norbord has posted significantly lower earnings than a year ago due mainly to the drop off of North American OSB prices.
Global wood-based panels producer Norbord has posted significantly lower earnings than a year ago due mainly to the drop off of North American OSB prices.
Nason Davis celebrates 30th anniversary in style
Nason Davis Ltd is celebrating its 30th anniversary in style with all staff and partners recently travelling to Venice for a company celebration.
Nason Davis Ltd is celebrating its 30th anniversary in style with all staff and partners recently travelling to Venice for a company celebration.
Metsa Wood’s new UK terminal to open at Ipswich
Metsä Wood is opening a new terminal in the UK for landed joinery sales at Ipswich, Suffolk on November 1.
Metsä Wood is opening a new terminal in the UK for landed joinery sales at Ipswich, Suffolk on November 1.
UK Construction Week puts spotlight on the future
Some 34,327 construction professionals attended UK Construction Week (UKCW) on October 8-10 at Birmingham NEC.
Some 34,327 construction professionals attended UK Construction Week (UKCW) on October 8-10 at Birmingham NEC.
Travis Perkins delivers solid Q3, will demerge Wickes by Q2, 2020
Travis Perkins has delivered a “solid” Q3 performance, despite trading conditions becoming incrementally more challenging through the course of the summer as a result of the on-going market uncertainty.
Travis Perkins has delivered a “solid” Q3 performance, despite trading conditions becoming incrementally more challenging through the course of the summer as a result of the on-going market uncertainty.
International Softwood Conference hears about market deceleration
Market deceleration and long-term raw material challenges were key points shared at this year’s International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Antwerp.
Market deceleration and long-term raw material challenges were key points shared at this year’s International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Antwerp.
Anker Stuy UK base opens
Dutch ambassador to the UK Simon Smits has attended the opening of Anker Stuy Coatings’ UK operation.
Dutch ambassador to the UK Simon Smits has attended the opening of Anker Stuy Coatings’ UK operation.
Waugh Thistleton selected for key EU wood construction project
Waugh Thistleton Architects has been selected as the UK partner in a consortium receiving significant EU innovation funding to explore ways of increasing the use of wood in construction, a key step toward combatting climate change.
Waugh Thistleton Architects has been selected as the UK partner in a consortium receiving significant EU innovation funding to explore ways of increasing the use of wood in construction, a key step toward combatting climate change.
CPA survey shows cautious next 12 months for UK construction products
Construction product manufacturers are signalling a cautious view of the next 12 months, with 11% of heavy side firms anticipating a fall in sales, according to the latest Construction Products Association (CPA) survey.
Construction product manufacturers are signalling a cautious view of the next 12 months, with 11% of heavy side firms anticipating a fall in sales, according to the latest Construction Products Association (CPA) survey.
Setra records SEK22m operating loss in Q3
Swedish wood product manufacturing giant Setra says challenging market conditions has led to a SEK22m operating loss in Q3.
Swedish wood product manufacturing giant Setra says challenging market conditions has led to a SEK22m operating loss in Q3.
Cairngorm Capital acquires Chandlers and forms Independent Builders’ Merchant Group
Cairngorm Capital has continued its acquisition strategy in the builders merchant sector by acquiring southeast-based Chandlers Building Supplies Ltd.
Cairngorm Capital has continued its acquisition strategy in the builders merchant sector by acquiring southeast-based Chandlers Building Supplies Ltd.
