Search Results: 'James Jones'

Sawmiller James Jones purchases Scottish windfarm
08 December, 2020
UK sawmiller James Jones & Sons has acquired the UK’s first subsidy-free wind farm together with London-based specialist asset manager Gresham House Asset Management.

James Jones ensures smooth pallet supply post-Brexit
01 December, 2020
James Jones & Sons (Pallets and Packaging) Ltd (JJPPL) has announced that its sites are some of the first in the country to achieve accreditation to repair wooden pallets and packaging using ISPM15 components, after the government approved measures to build up stocks of ISPM15-compliant pallets in the lead up to the end of the Brexit transition period.

Pulling their weight
30 October, 2020
The workhorses of the British-grown timber sector – the sawmills – have shown their resilience through lockdown and are experiencing strong demand for their products. Sally Spencer reports

A&J Scott invests in new line
30 October, 2020
A&J Scott has made its secondary/value-added production automatic with the addition of a new line by Kallfass. A&J Scott managing director Robert Scott tells Stephen Powney how the investment has revolutionised its operations

Developing careers
30 October, 2020
Three finalists from the 2019 TTJ Career Development Award visited Ireland, courtesy of award sponsors, Glennon Brothers, to get a rounded view of the Irish timber sector. Simon Hastelow accompanied them on their trip

Cutting carbon
29 October, 2020
The building industry’s heavy carbon footprint makes it a prime target for the Wood CO2ts less communication initiative, writes Wood for Good campaign manager Sarah Virgo

WPA announces 2020 Award winners in online show
22 October, 2020
The winners of the 2020 WPA Awards for wood protection excellence have been announced in a live online event held on October 15. Now in their sixth year, the Wood Protection Association Awards are a showcase for the UK wood protection industry and the vital role preservative pre-treatments, modified wood and flame retardants play in making the most of wood as a sustainable construction material.

TTJ webinar updates on markets and unveils TTJ Awards shortlists
27 August, 2020
The second of a series of TTJ webinars, “Coming out of Covid: Timber market update” aired on August 10 and concluded with the unveiling of the TTJ Awards 2020 shortlists. The webinar is available on demand.

TTJ Webinar to update on markets and unveil TTJ Awards shortlists
04 August, 2020
TTJ’s latest webinar Coming out of Covid: Timber market update will air on Monday August 10 at 2pm UK time and will end with the unveiling of the TTJ Awards 2020 shortlists.

Challenges ahead for the UK softwood sector
21 April, 2020
The TTF Softwood Conference presented a mixed and uncertain message for delegates. Just as the post-Brexit landscape started to emerge, fresh challenges lie ahead, not least the COVID-19 coronavirus. Simon Hastelow reports

TTF Softwood Conference discusses challenges for the industry
09 March, 2020
The 2020 TTF UK Softwood Conference in London attracted over 230 registered delegates to hear presentations from a range of experts covering different sectors and regions.

Sparky young forester among award winners at Confor dinner
26 February, 2020
A trainee forester who inspires young people to consider careers in the "exciting and awesome" industry was among the winners at Confor's expanded awards dinner.

James Jones & Sons Ltd opens new I-Joist production line
03 February, 2020
The new, fully operational line will see the Timber Systems Division of James Jones and Sons Ltd double its I-Joist production capacity to 20 million lineal metres and claiming to have “The largest, fastest and most efficient I-Joist line in Europe.”