Search Results: 'Balcas'

Developing careers
29 February, 2024
Glennon Brothers hosted a tour of the Irish forestry and timber industries for finalists of the TTJ Awards’ Career Development Award. Stephen Powney joined the trip

Glennon Brothers completes Balcas acquisition
01 November, 2021
Glennon Brothers has now completed its acquisition of Balcas from parent company SHV Energy (LPG) Holding BV. The transaction was subject to approval from both the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK, and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland.

Irish sawmiller Glennon Brothers in agreement to acquire rival Balcas
21 May, 2021
Third-generation Ireland sawmiller Glennon Brothers has entered into an agreement with SHV Energy to purchase Balcas Ltd, subject to approval from the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK and Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Ireland.

Martin Batts retires from Balcas
09 April, 2021
Martin Batts, timber sales director of Balcas Timber Ltd has announced his retirement and will be leaving the business at the end of May.

Tougher times ahead
18 December, 2019
An over abundance of European and Scandinavian softwood combined with Brexit worries have impacted demand and forced sawn timber prices down for Irish mills. Sally Spencer reports

New Irish timber sector trade association launches
17 January, 2019
Forest Industries Ireland (FII), a new trade association for Ireland’s forestry and timber industries officially launched in Dublin on January 9.

Bristol TTBS golf day raises funds
20 September, 2018
This year’s Bristol Timber Trades Benevolent Society (TTBS) golf day was held at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club on Thursday, September 13 and was very generously sponsored by James Latham.

W Howard adds Production Line
29 December, 2017
MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard has been investing at its Kildare operation and also plans to grow its KOTA fully-finished range in 2018 – the company’s 60th anniversary year. Stephen Powney reports

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.

Long-term performance
20 October, 2017
Northern Ireland sawmiller Balcas has been investing heavily in timber treatment and kilning facilities to boost confidence in treated fence post performance

Traders tee off
24 August, 2017
UK timber traders once again turned out in force to support the industry’s premier golfing event – the TTBS National Golf

Expanding Profiles
21 April, 2017
With the acquisition of Balcas Kildare last year W Howard has expanded its geographical bases and its product offering. Keren Fallwell reports

SAM Mouldings acquires Select Timber Products
05 December, 2016
Northern Ireland-based Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Ltd (SAM) has announced the acquisition of Select Timber Products Ltd.

W. Howard Group Purchases Balcas’ mouldings business
29 November, 2016
Balcas Ltd has announced the sale of its mouldings business Balcas Kildare Ltd to the W. Howard Group Ltd.

High tech, high style and diversity
20 April, 2016
Of course market and economic conditions mould the mouldings market, but five producers quizzed by TTJ say they’re also shaping their own destiny and the sector through technology and offering materials and style choice.

Finishing touches
21 December, 2015
Sales of mouldings have grown in line with the improving house building and RMI markets. Sally Spencer reports

Dedicated timber buying group launched
05 September, 2014
The UK’s first buying group dedicated to timber, wood-based panels, joinery and second-fix products has opened for business.

Pre-finished performer
28 December, 2013
Balcas predicts big things for its fully finished mouldings line in just its second year on sale.

Covering all options
28 December, 2013
Factory-applied finishes and coatings that combine preservative and decorative functions are finding favour. Robin Meade reports.

The finish line
27 July, 2013
Pre-finished mouldings are being promoted as a game-changer for builders, while providing added value in the mouldings market. Stephen Powney looks at the market.