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Panels giant Arauco to acquire Masisa Mexico assets
21 December, 2017
South America based wood-based panel giant Arauco is to buy Masisa’s Mexican mills in a US$245m deal.

TTF statistical review charts industry growth
19 December, 2017
The newly-released annual Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Statistical Review shows that the volume of wood products consumed in 2016 exceeded 16 million m3 for the first time since before the recession in 2008.

New headline sponsor for TTJ Awards
18 December, 2017
MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard has signed up to become headline sponsor of the TTJ Awards 2018.

Norvik delivers Christmas tree to Foreign Office
18 December, 2017
Companies in the Norvik Timber Industries Group have been instrumental in delivering a 6m-high Christmas tree from Latvia to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at Lancaster House in London.

GiB presents Woodland Hero award to TTJ’s Sally Spencer
14 December, 2017
Grown in Britain (GiB) presented its annual Woodland Hero award to Sally Spencer, Contributing Editor on the Timber Trades Journal, at a gathering in London today (Dec 14).

TRADA creates Urban Buzz
13 December, 2017
TRADA’s University Challenge 2017/18
 - Urban Buzz – is gearing up for action.

Final decision on US-Canada softwood lumber dispute favours US
08 December, 2017
A final ruling in the US-Canada softwood lumber dispute has seen the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) uphold tariffs on Canadian softwood imports to the US.

German sawmilling association outlines further development plans
06 December, 2017
The German Sawmill & Timber Industry Association (DeSH) is to continue expansion of its remit.

UK sees 40% increase in forest sales
04 December, 2017
More than £111m of forestry was sold in the UK in the past year, 40% more than in 2016, according to the latest forestry investment report.

Clarks Wood Company relocates to Newport
30 November, 2017
Longstanding timber firm Clarks Wood Company, established in 1793, will be relocating to parent company Premier Forest Products’ Newport hub.

UK joinery sector gathers in London
27 November, 2017
The UK’s largest gathering of joinery manufacturers took place last Friday for the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) annual dinner.

Devon refurb wins Gold Award at Wood Awards
23 November, 2017
A refurbished house in Devon that makes extensive interior use of timber has won this year’s Wood Awards Gold Award.

Groups welcome Budget housing sector boost
23 November, 2017
The Construction Products Association (CPA) and Timber Trade Federation are among groups welcoming the government’s Budget moves to help the construction sector.

UK timber import slowdown predicted
21 November, 2017
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is predicting a slowdown in the UK’s softwood imports for 2018.

Plaut races to 90th anniversary party
20 November, 2017
Timber import agent Plaut International celebrated its 90th anniversary with a day at Doncaster Races for customers and suppliers.

Management buyout at Mildands window company
20 November, 2017
Joinery industry figure Roy Wakeman has led a buy-in management buyout deal of the New Window Company, a supplier and installer of contemporary and period windows and doors.

Saint-Gobain acquires Scotframe
16 November, 2017
Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland has completed the acquisition of Scotframe Limited, accelerating its involvement in the offsite manufacturing and closed panel construction market.

Grafton revenue up, demand softened in October
09 November, 2017
International merchanting and DIY business Grafton Group recorded a 9.1% increase in revenue to £2.3bn for the 10 months to October 31, 2017.

Thornbridge in new investor partnership for growth
09 November, 2017
Scottish timber processor and distributor Thornbridge Sawmills Ltd has entered into a partnership with investor Cairngorm Capital LLP.

Timber merchant fined £14,000 after employee death
08 November, 2017
Hampshire timber merchant J F Goodwillie Ltd has been fined after the death of a 48-year old employee.