Search Results: 'Brash'

Register with the Forestry Commission to move wood within the UK and EU
26 February, 2020
The law has changed which means businesses may have to register and be authorised with the Forestry Commission to continue moving wood, wood products and bark.

Over the top
12 February, 2019
Business levels are holding up for suppliers of roofing timbers and systems despite wider political uncertainties. For this report we have primarily focused on roofing battens and trussed rafters. Stephen Powney reports

It’s a wrap
26 February, 2018
Timber and wood-based cladding is not only growing in popularity, but diversity too. Mike Jeffree reports

Marley Eternit acquires John Brash
19 April, 2016
Roofing system manufacturer Marley Eternit has announced the acquisition of leading roof batten producer John Brash & Co for an undisclosed sum.

Timber roof batten campaign makes it to Westminster debate
25 February, 2016
A UK roof batten manufacturer’s lobbying campaign for roofing products to conform to building regulations has made an impact right up to a debate in the House of Commons.

A tipping point for cedar shingles?
24 February, 2016
The use of Western red cedar shingles only accounts for about half of one per cent of the total number of installations in the UK’s pitched roofi ng market, according to John Brash & Co Ltd

2016 Predictions
25 January, 2016
The New Year is here, but what will it bring? As TTJ went to press the pound was moving nearer to €1.30 - a mark last reached nearly a year ago and which may give optimism for UK sawmillers. UK GDP is tipped to increase by around 2.4%, the construction industry is widely tipped to have a good year and research shows merchants are optimistic after profits growth in 2015. Here, we ask several industry figures for their 2016 expectations.

John Brash unveils investment
15 December, 2015
John Brash & Co Ltd has completed the second stage of its near-£1m investment this year to significantly improve productivity, capacity, and health and safety at its Gainsborough headquarters

Protection Needs Profile
20 May, 2015
A key focus of the Wood Protection Association annual conference was the need to raise awareness of the treatment sector’s potential to maximise timber’s market potential. Mike Jeffree reports.

Eco building Showtime
20 February, 2015
The construction supplies industry will once again descend on London’s Docklands for the annual Ecobuild show. Stephen Powney previews this year’s event

Koppers plated preservation
19 November, 2014
Koppers Performance Chemicals is expecting to make great gains, thanks to its game changing MicroPro and the latest addition to its Celcure range, Celcure C4. Sally Spencer reports

Expo comes of age
19 November, 2014
Last month’s Timber Expo saw an increase in visitor numbers and there was a buzz of optimismamong exhibitors. Sally Spencer reports

Embracing treatment in technology
24 September, 2014
Christian Brash, chairman of John Brash and Co Ltd, talks about the reasons behind the company's recent treatment change

Cladding sector enjoys growth
18 August, 2014
The UK timber cladding market is growing and while the appetite for traditional materials remains, product innovation has led to new options for building façades. Sally Spencer reports

WPA unveils IED support package
17 May, 2014
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has announced an Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) support package to help timber treaters deal with the challenges of the regulation which comes into force next year.

Brash invests in nine sideloader fleet
21 April, 2014
Roofing and decking specialist John Brash has made a major investment in the materials handling operation at its head office in Gainsborough.

Brash gets Benchmark approval
12 December, 2013
John Brash has received Wood Protection Association (WPA) Benchmark accreditation for fire treatment.

Brash appoints sales director
02 November, 2013
John Brash has appointed Graham Ost to the new role of sales director.

John Brash wins Olympics marketing fight
11 September, 2013
John Brash has won its fight to use its status as a supplier to the 2012 London Olympic Games in its marketing.

Growth strategy
10 August, 2013
Stora Enso’s purpose-built warehouse in Hull has improved efficiency for the company, and its customers. Eve Dennehy reports.