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Independent Builders Merchants Group launches ‘cost of living package’
20 December, 2022
One of the largest groups of independent builders merchant in the UK, with in excess of 170 branches throughout the south of England, has launched a comprehensive cost of living support package for its employees.

Stora Enso introduces portfolio for bio-based packaging foam
01 December, 2021
Stora Enso is extending its packaging offering with a new portfolio of bio-based foams from wood. The products are fully recyclable and can be used for protective and thermal packaging. Lightweight wood foams address the need for climate-friendly, renewable and circular cushioning materials in inner packaging.

FSC launches celebrate sustainable wood furniture awards
29 July, 2021
The third edition of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Furniture Awards, the first with a European reach, has been created to reward companies producing furniture with FSC-certified wood.

A black barn that’s 100% green
24 February, 2021
IRO Timber cladding gives a new house a ‘contemporary rustic’ look that will last

Composing hybrid harmony
29 October, 2020
Engineered wood is proving to be in tune with the modern urban workplace times in the dramatic conversion of an old industrial building alongside London’s Grand Union Canal. Mike Jeffree reports

Award winning design wows at Waterloo
19 October, 2020
A series of bold benches designed by emerging architects and designers have been unveiled this week at some of London’s largest railway stations, following a design competition organised by the London Festival of Architecture and Network Rail.

Wrapped in colour and style
13 August, 2020
W Howard Group’s national account manager, Jake Cintra, explains the new manufacturing technologies that are giving builders a much wider choice of finish for their door frames, architraves and mouldings

Moving with materials and machinery times
21 April, 2020
More than ever, say producers, the mouldings market is about responsiveness to interior design trends and flexible, efficient, cost-effective manufacture. Mike Jeffree reports

UWP to distribute SAM products
05 July, 2019
Universal Wood Products Ltd (UWP) has announced a distribution agreement with Northern Irish MDF mouldings manufacturer, SAM.

Reading hosts WoodFest
31 May, 2019
Following the success of WoodFest in Newcastle and Sheffield, the event is now taking place in Reading.

Mouldings, the market and the pasta factor
17 May, 2019
The market may be holding its breath over Brexit, but moulding makers told Mike Jeffree they’re continuing to invest and develop new products.

New production line adds capacity to W Howard
24 April, 2019
A new production line has been installed at Polyco in Wales.

W Howard introduces biodegradable wrapping
04 April, 2019
MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard has responded to growing concern over plastic packaging waste by moving to 100% biodegradable wrapping for all its delivered products.

WPC cops greater Market share
20 March, 2019
Wood-plastic composites (WPC) continue to record strong growth in the decking market and are looking to make inroads in the cladding and high-end fencing markets too, reports Stephen Powney

BCF conference to cover political and economic landscape
30 January, 2019
The annual conference of the British Coatings Federation will take place at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel on May 9. A reception and gala dinner will follow the conference programme.

BWF appoints permanent CEO and celebrates industry awards
28 November, 2018
Helen Hewitt was confirmed as the permanent CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) at the organisation’s annual dinner and awards in central London on November 23.

Morland innovation removes plastic use
26 November, 2018
Major fit-out product manufacturer Morland says it is taking the fight against plastic use into new arenas by coming up with a solution to replace plastic encapsulated intumescent strips on fire-doors.

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

UK warms to wood fibre
24 August, 2017
The UK market for wood fibre is some way behind Europe, but it does have potential for growth. Keren Fallwell reports

On Design
22 May, 2017
A project involving AHEC, Italian designer Benedetta Tagliabue and UK furniture make Benchmark highlighted the value in using less-known timber species during Milan Design Week