All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
BWF 2021 Awards shortlist revealed
This year’s shortlist for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.
Bumper year for forestry industry
More than 2,500ha of forestry – and land suitable for planting – worth more than £34m is coming to the market in Goldcrest Land & Forestry’s autumn launch, adding to a bumper year for the forestry industry with UK-wide figures expected to top £300m.
Unilin Group to acquire Panneaux de Corrèze
Unilin Group has announced the anticipated acquisition of Panneaux de Corrèze.
Hike in US hardwood imports
UK imports of US hardwood lumber were up 86% by volume and 72% by value in the first eight months of 2021 according to latest figures from the American Hardwood Export Council.
Glennon Brothers completes Balcas acquisition
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.
Lathams extends reach in Northern Ireland
James Latham plc has bought Sarcon Ltd and its subsidiaries for £4m.
Timberpak Ltd purchases new site in Leeds
Waste wood recycling and reprocessing company, Timberpak Ltd, has announced a significant investment into a site in Leeds.
New log grading line for A&J Scott
Installation of the new log grading line is now under way at A&J Scott as phase 1 groundworks have been completed.
John Clegg appoints new head of asset management
John Clegg & Co has strengthened its forestry team, appointing Eddie Addis as head of asset management, based at the firm’s Edinburgh office.
Metsä Wood develops hybrid sandwich wall element
Metsä Wood and its partners have designed a hybrid sandwich wall element, which they say will renew offsite construction.