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BSW Group appoints Gavin McLaughlin as head of ESG
17 April, 2024
BSW Group, owned by Binderholz, has appointed Gavin McLaughlin as head of ESG (environmental, social and governance) across the group’s stable of brands. A component of BSW’s long-term commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, this new role aims to create lasting and purposeful change for the business and wider forestry industry.

The Pallet LOOP officially joins BSW Group
23 February, 2024
The Pallet LOOP is now officially part of BSW Group – the UK’s largest integrated forestry and timber business. The move, which follows BSW’s acquisition of Scott Pallets in 2022 also sees The Pallet LOOP become a member of Binderholz – Europe’s leading timber processing operation.

Tony Hackney to retire
02 February, 2024
BSW Group’s UK chairman, Tony Hackney, has announced his plans to retire at the end of March 2024, following a 30-year career in the timber sector.

BSW Group members and Mowi collaborate to reduce carbon footprint
15 December, 2023
BSW Group members, BSW Timber and Scott Pallets, have joined forces to support the world’s leading seafood company, Mowi, in reducing its carbon emissions.

Scott Pallets brings pressboard pallets to the UK market
07 November, 2023
Working in collaboration with binderholz, the largest timber processor in Europe, Scott Pallets can now supply UK businesses with pressboard pallets in a range of formats, offering an alternative pallet solution for storage and transportation requirements.

Bayram Timber co-founder retires
27 September, 2023
Geoff Goodwin, the co-founder of Bayram Timber Ltd, now a member of BSW Group, has announced his retirement.

Taylor Maxwell named Timber Trader of the Year in TTJ Awards 2023
18 September, 2023
Taylor Maxwell has been voted Timber Trader of the Year in this year’s TTJ Awards.

BSW Group realigns visual identity for Scott Pallets following acquisition
05 September, 2023
The UK's largest integrated forestry and timber business, BSW Group, has rolled out a rebrand for Scott Pallets (formerly Scott Group), following its acquisition of the timber pallet solutions provider in December 2022. Taking over Scott Pallets’ 32 sites, the acquisition came as part of BSW Group’s objective of maximising the value of timber whilst promoting the circular economy.

BSW launches new websites to drive digital innovation
23 August, 2023
BSW Group, the UK’s largest integrated timber and forestry business, has launched four new websites as it aims to drive further innovation within the timber sector.

BSW Group announces restructure of senior management team
14 August, 2023
BSW Group has announced the restructure of its senior management team, as it looks spearhead its growth and integration plans for the coming years.

Softwood trade adopts ultra-cautious approach
03 February, 2023
The economic backdrop is troubling traders but they are finding their way through and some agents and shippers are reporting more interest for February and March shipments. Jerry Wilson reports

BSW Group launches immersive showroom
01 February, 2023
BSW Group has unveiled an immersive showroom at BSW Timber Solutions HQ, in Stoke-on-Trent, designed to showcase its breadth of sustainable timber products.

BSW Group position strengthened during 2022
01 February, 2023
Binderholz GmbH, which acquired BSW Group in 2021, has reaffirmed its commitment to its UK operations after supporting several major investments into the company over the course of 2022.

BSW Group announces acquisition of Scott Group
05 December, 2022
BSW Timber Ltd, the largest integrated timber and forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz, has acquired Scott Group, a leading supplier of timber pallets and bespoke timber packaging solutions.

BSW lends ‘Yorkshire Santa’ a hand
01 December, 2022
Landscape gardener Reese Fletcher is doubling down on his charity efforts to spread Christmas joy for vulnerable children this December.

BSW Group invests £4m into new nursery facility
17 October, 2022
Maelor Forest Nurseries, the UK’s largest commercial tree nursery and a member of BSW Group, has invested £4m into a new 25,000 m2 mini-plug production facility.

BSW to close Boat of Garten sawmill
11 August, 2022
BSW Group, now a member of Binderholz, has announced the proposed closure of its Boat of Garten sawmill, with the loss of 40 jobs.

BSW Group acquires stake in Power Sheds
11 August, 2022
Yorkshire-based shed manufacturer, Power Sheds, has embarked upon an exciting partnership with BSW Group (now part of Binderholz), the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, which has acquired a stake in the company.

WPA Awards celebrate excellence
07 July, 2022
This year's WPA Wood Protection Industry Awards & Conference took place at the Windmill Hotel, Coventry on June 29-30.

BSW delivers industry insight at STEM workshops
01 June, 2022
BSW Group teamed up with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCID) and Young Engineers and Science Clubs (YESC) to deliver knowledge of the timber and forestry industry to 140 pupils across Scotland.