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BSW Timber to expand Latvian mill
12 November, 2013
BSW Timber has signalled its confidence in timber sector market growth by announcing a major new investment to nearly double capacity of its Latvian mill.

Departing from convention
02 November, 2013
The prospect of attending two international timber conferences in 10 days prompted forebodings of information overload and PowerPoint fatigue. But zipping from the International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Edinburgh, to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) European Convention in Budapest, left a spring in the step that even the terror of landing at a gale-lashed Gatwick after the latter could not shake.

Great Scot-line
02 November, 2013
Timber liner and terminal operator Scotline has developed a strong presence in south-east England. Stephen Powney visits its Rochester operation.

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

Conference highlights rise of UK timber
01 November, 2013
Holding the International Softwood Conference (ISC) in the UK proved a resounding success and underlined its importance as a softwood producer as well as a trader.

Welsh wood proves fit for building purpose
01 November, 2013
Turnout from across the construction and timber sectors for an open day at the Coed y Brenin forest visitor centre highlighted growing interest in building with Welsh softwood and using the Dowellam solid timber panel system, according to partners behind the £1.2m project.

Softwood sector expresses cautious confidence
23 October, 2013
For most of the international softwood sector, it seems, the worst of the downturn is over.That was the verdict from the International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh on October 17-18.

Scottish sawmiller fined £20,000
22 October, 2013
A Scottish sawmiller has been fined £20,000 for health and safety failings after a worker suffered serious arm injuries in a stacking machine.

Grown in Britain gains momentum
19 October, 2013
Even before Grown in Britain (GiB) Week kicked off with a central London launch at Heal’s department store in Tottenham Court Road on Monday, the event was creating a buzz on social media.

Timeless appeal
19 October, 2013
BSW has produced garden landscaping products for over a decade but this year’s relaunch of the Timeless Timber range has seen the brand move up a gear. Jennifer Butler reports.

Timber Expo: BSW demonstrates timber’s timeless appeal
05 October, 2013
The gazebo that formed BSW Timber’s stand not only showcased British wood, but also the company’s new Timeless Timber range.

Restoring confidence
21 September, 2013
The market for wood preservatives has improved and manufacturers are beefing up their products’ performance credentials. Robin Meade reports

Managing the chain reaction
07 September, 2013
Supply chain partnerships are good for business, says David Nicklin, managing director of Nicklin Transit Packaging

BSW Timber opens sales centre at Carlisle
04 September, 2013
BSW Timber has opened a new sales centre at its Carlisle sawmill, with four new full-time members of staff joining the operation.

Sun shines for TTBS golf day
10 August, 2013
The TTBS’s national golf day at the Northumberland Golf Club was a huge success.

Engineered wood specialist backs Napier scholarships
09 August, 2013
KLH UK, the cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturer and construction specialist, has become the 14th company or organisation to back the new MSc Timber Engineering scholarship programme at Edinburgh Napier University.

BSW appoints consultancy to push low-carbon message
18 July, 2013
BSW Timber has appointed Tetra Strategy as its public affairs consultancy to deliver a programme focused on the UK timber sector’s contribution to the economy and the environment.

Grown in Britain is growing
13 July, 2013
Tony Hackney, chief executive of BSW Timber, salutes the resurgence of pride in British products