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Barking building blaze raises questions over use of fire-retardants
A Barking apartment development which suffered a serious fire should have had its wooden balconies and cladding treated with industrial fire retardants, a statement by timber groups has said.
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A Barking apartment development which suffered a serious fire should have had its wooden balconies and cladding treated with industrial fire retardants, a statement by timber groups has said.
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Premier Forest Group posts another record year
Premier Forest Group Ltd has posted another record financial year, with annual turnover growth of 12% to £141m in the year ending April 2019.
Premier Forest Group Ltd has posted another record financial year, with annual turnover growth of 12% to £141m in the year ending April 2019.
W Exhibition sponsors TTJ Smart Manufacturing Award
The W Exhibition – the UK’s leading woodworking technology show – has come on board as sponsor of new TTJ Awards category, the TTJ Smart Manufacturing Award.
The W Exhibition – the UK’s leading woodworking technology show – has come on board as sponsor of new TTJ Awards category, the TTJ Smart Manufacturing Award.
Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers
More than 70 directors and business leaders within the trussed rafter sector converged on Warrington for a high energy Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM on May 2.
More than 70 directors and business leaders within the trussed rafter sector converged on Warrington for a high energy Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM on May 2.
Joinery company fire near Darlington
A joinery company near Darlington was hit by a large fire at the weekend.
A joinery company near Darlington was hit by a large fire at the weekend.
Obituary – Francis Dalton
One of the most well-known figures in the UK woodworking machinery sector – Francis Dalton, MD of AL Dalton Ltd – has died following a short illness.
One of the most well-known figures in the UK woodworking machinery sector – Francis Dalton, MD of AL Dalton Ltd – has died following a short illness.
Construction sector reports reveal optimism for second quarter
Latest surveys from the Construction Products Association (CPA) and Federation of Master Builders (FMB) reveal a broadly optimistic picture in the construction materials and building sector.
Latest surveys from the Construction Products Association (CPA) and Federation of Master Builders (FMB) reveal a broadly optimistic picture in the construction materials and building sector.
TTJ Awards voting under way!
Voting has got under way in the TTJ Awards 2019 voted categories.
Voting has got under way in the TTJ Awards 2019 voted categories.
Minister opens new Scotframe office
Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart MSP, has officially opened the new Dundee office of Scotframe Timber Engineering Ltd.
Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart MSP, has officially opened the new Dundee office of Scotframe Timber Engineering Ltd.
NYTimber supplies 4,000th panelised roof system
NYTimber has supplied its 4,000th NYTRoof, following a series of contract wins from some of the UK’s largest housebuilders.
NYTimber has supplied its 4,000th NYTRoof, following a series of contract wins from some of the UK’s largest housebuilders.
European parquet markets stable to positive
European wood flooring markets are showing stable to slightly positive trends, according to the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).
European wood flooring markets are showing stable to slightly positive trends, according to the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).
New production line adds capacity to W Howard
A new production line has been installed at Polyco in Wales.
A new production line has been installed at Polyco in Wales.
Frank Bruno confirmed as NETTA dinner speaker
Former world boxing champion Frank Bruno will be guest speaker at the North East Timber Trade Association (NETTA) dinner on June 13.
Former world boxing champion Frank Bruno will be guest speaker at the North East Timber Trade Association (NETTA) dinner on June 13.
Homag and Hundegger strategic partnership for timber construction
Leading German machine makers Homag and Hans Hundegger AG have formed a straetgic partnership for the worldwide marketing of integrated total solutions for timber house production.
Leading German machine makers Homag and Hans Hundegger AG have formed a straetgic partnership for the worldwide marketing of integrated total solutions for timber house production.
Snows Timber becomes independent after MBO
Snows Timber has announced the completion of a management buy out led by managing director Ian Church.
Snows Timber has announced the completion of a management buy out led by managing director Ian Church.
MBO at Performance Doorsets Solutions
A management buyout for the shares and assets of Lancashire-based Performance Doorset Solutions Ltd (PDS) has been completed.
A management buyout for the shares and assets of Lancashire-based Performance Doorset Solutions Ltd (PDS) has been completed.
LIGNIA signs up Global Timber
Modified timber business LIGNIA Wood Company has announced a new distribution partnership that covers much of Europe and South-east Asia with Global Timber, one of Europe’s leading timber companies.
Modified timber business LIGNIA Wood Company has announced a new distribution partnership that covers much of Europe and South-east Asia with Global Timber, one of Europe’s leading timber companies.
Wood Awards call for entries
The Wood Awards: Excellence in British Architecture and Product Design has now launched its 2019 call for entries.
The Wood Awards: Excellence in British Architecture and Product Design has now launched its 2019 call for entries.
Timber company blaze near Wigan
A large timber merchant fire near Wigan has seen up to 40 firefighters involved.
A large timber merchant fire near Wigan has seen up to 40 firefighters involved.
