All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
Timber and joinery sales lead the field
Impressive timber and joinery sales boost builders merchants’ performance
Cheshire Mouldings goes full throttle with Josh Wood Racing
Stairparts, mouldings and decking accessories manufacturer Cheshire Mouldings, has been named as the title sponsor for Josh Wood Racing in the upcoming season of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
ETS sponsor Three Peaks Tandem Challenge
Engineered Timber Solutions (ETS) loves a challenge, from a quirky design through to a complex delivery, the team are keen to support. So, when Darren Abley, construction director at Cameron Homes decided to take on the Three Peaks Challenge whilst cycling between the peaks on a tandem, ETS was keen to get involved.
Taylor Lane appoints new directors
Taylor Lane Timber Frame has made several changes to its structure after a period of sustained growth, and the sad loss of joint managing director, Barrie Lane.
Shortages put pressure on construction industry
Labour and product shortages are having a significant impact on the construction industry’s supply chain across the UK leading to delayed deliveries and rising prices.
Stora Enso produces lignin-based carbon materials for batteries
Stora Enso’s pilot facility for producing bio-based carbon materials from lignin has started operations. This follows the company’s €10m investment announced in 2019.
BMF highlights concerns over HGV driver shortages
Transport issues are hitting suppliers to the construction trade, as builders’ merchants work to get supplies into their stores and deliver orders to customers.
Gowercroft Joinery wins top regional business award
High-end timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has scooped the ‘Family Business of the Year’ category of the 2021 Midlands Business Awards.
Combilift’s 60,000th truck delivered
Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan in Ireland and was shipped to the other side of the world. The customer taking delivery of this special forklift is Metroll, a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of steel building products including roofing, cladding, rainwater, structural and fencing.
WPA launches all new Code for treatment plant installations
A completely new version of the Wood Protection Association (WPA) Code of Practice for Timber Treatment Installations – Design & Operation is now available. This 6th edition reflects changing technology and legislation and provides up-to-date practical guidance on environmental, safety and health issues relevant to all companies engaged in the activity of industrial timber treatment. It includes extensive guidance on process permitting under the IED regime, environmental management systems and compliance criteria under the UK interpretational guidance to the EU BREF ‘Best Available Techniques’ note for the UK treated wood sector.