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Formica Group to be sold to Broadview
Formica Group is to be sold by its New Zealand owners Fletcher Building Ltd to Broadview Holding BV (‘Broadview’) for US$840m.
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Formica Group is to be sold by its New Zealand owners Fletcher Building Ltd to Broadview Holding BV (‘Broadview’) for US$840m.
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BWF sponsors Wood and Wellness conference
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has come on board TTJ’s Wood and Wellness Conference as a Silver Sponsor.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has come on board TTJ’s Wood and Wellness Conference as a Silver Sponsor.
UK government CLT ban over 18m might open doors for alternative glulam systems
Glulam post and beam construction may be a way for the timber construction sector to still have an option above six storeys following the government’s proposed ban on cross-laminated timber (CLT) above 18m.
Glulam post and beam construction may be a way for the timber construction sector to still have an option above six storeys following the government’s proposed ban on cross-laminated timber (CLT) above 18m.
Timber building manufacturer Carbon Dynamic in administration
Scottish timber building manufacturer CLDB Ltd – trading as Carbon Dynamic – has gone into administration.
Scottish timber building manufacturer CLDB Ltd – trading as Carbon Dynamic – has gone into administration.
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.
Beers Timber Holdings acquires Tonge Bridge Timber
Liverpool based Beers Timber Holdings has announced the completion of the purchase of Tonge Bridge Timber of Bolton.
Liverpool based Beers Timber Holdings has announced the completion of the purchase of Tonge Bridge Timber of Bolton.
Timber construction trend to continue despite building regs move
The move towards timber construction will not be thwarted by a change to building regulations aimed at banning use of combustible materials in new residential buildings over 18m, says the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI).
The move towards timber construction will not be thwarted by a change to building regulations aimed at banning use of combustible materials in new residential buildings over 18m, says the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI).
CLT pioneer says UK government “overreaches” brief on fire safety
One of the UK’s leading pioneers of cross-laminated timber construction (CLT) – Waugh Thistleton Architects –has expressed “disappointment” the government is proposing a ban on CLT in new residential buildings above 18m.
One of the UK’s leading pioneers of cross-laminated timber construction (CLT) – Waugh Thistleton Architects –has expressed “disappointment” the government is proposing a ban on CLT in new residential buildings above 18m.
New forest strategy aims to boost economic growth
A new ambitious forest industries strategy published today aims to double the sector’s economic growth to £2bn a year by 2030.
A new ambitious forest industries strategy published today aims to double the sector’s economic growth to £2bn a year by 2030.
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.
New hospital uses larch for signature atrium ceiling
Hunter Douglas Architectural has supplied 278m2 of Siberian larch for a signature atrium ceiling at a new £40m hospital in London.
Hunter Douglas Architectural has supplied 278m2 of Siberian larch for a signature atrium ceiling at a new £40m hospital in London.
Forestry investment remains a top performer
The UK Forest Market Report 2018, launched in London yesterday, has revealed a continuing great performance from forestry investment.
The UK Forest Market Report 2018, launched in London yesterday, has revealed a continuing great performance from forestry investment.
Wood Awards’ top prize won by Storey’s Field Centre & Eddington Nursery
The Mears Group Gold Award winner of this year’s Wood Awards is Storey’s Field Centre & Eddington Nursery, Cambridge.
The Mears Group Gold Award winner of this year’s Wood Awards is Storey’s Field Centre & Eddington Nursery, Cambridge.
Modified wood producer makes progress
Modified wood producer Accsys Technologies has reported increasing demand across all markets and progress in its six-month results.
Modified wood producer Accsys Technologies has reported increasing demand across all markets and progress in its six-month results.
Modified glulam used for London restaurant
Accoya glulam has been used for a new restaurant in London.
Accoya glulam has been used for a new restaurant in London.
Private investor Cairngorm swoops to acquire Arnold Laver
Private equity firm Cairngorm Capital has swooped to acquire UK timber industry giant Arnold Laver.
Private equity firm Cairngorm Capital has swooped to acquire UK timber industry giant Arnold Laver.
Stora Enso’s forest associate Bergvik Skog sells forestland in Latvia
Bergvik Skog AB, a Swedish forest holding company, has divested its ownership in its subsidiaries in Latvia where the company owned a total of 100,000 hectares of forestland.
Bergvik Skog AB, a Swedish forest holding company, has divested its ownership in its subsidiaries in Latvia where the company owned a total of 100,000 hectares of forestland.
Havwoods announces three senior roles
International wood flooring specialist, Havwoods Ltd has announced three appointments to the company: Mari Daly, European marketing manager, and business development managers, Philip Jones and Steve Clent.
International wood flooring specialist, Havwoods Ltd has announced three appointments to the company: Mari Daly, European marketing manager, and business development managers, Philip Jones and Steve Clent.
Panel Agency Ltd acquires Grafton Boards Ltd
Kent timber and sheet materials agent Panel Agency Ltd has acquired the goodwill, trading name and assets of Grafton Boards Ltd.
Kent timber and sheet materials agent Panel Agency Ltd has acquired the goodwill, trading name and assets of Grafton Boards Ltd.
TTF stages its first panels conference
The Timber Trade Federation’s inaugural UK Wood Panels Conference took place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on November 7.
The Timber Trade Federation’s inaugural UK Wood Panels Conference took place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on November 7.
