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Treske Furniture commissioned for heritage restoration project
A £50,000 appeal has been launched to help furnish a major new community and concert hub for North Yorkshire including with hand-crafted, heritage pieces made by Thirsk-based Treske Furniture.
GB NRG completes solar panel installations for Crendon Timber Engineering
GB NRG has completed the installation of solar panels across all 15 (soon to be 16) branches of Crendon Timber Engineering, creating possibly the largest solar photovoltaic portfolio in the UK timber industry. This impressive pipeline, with a collective capacity of >2MW, spans locations from Dorset to Tyne and Wear, highlighting Crendon Timber Engineering’s commitment to environmental stewardship and operational efficiency.
Plane & Simple expands into the north-west
Online DIY marketplace, Plane & Simple, which is part of the Donaldson Group, has launched in the north-west of England, extending its big and bulky building materials distribution network across the UK.
Adrian Tansley to head-up IBMG’s roofing division
Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has appointed Adrian Tansley as divisional managing director for roofing.
Forest Garden relaunches The Original Posh Shed Company at Hampton Court
The Forest Garden Group has announced the successful acquisition of The Original Posh Shed Company, including all brand, designs and intellectual property.
Shadow forestry minister talks wood supply and woodland creation
Toby Perkins MP, Labour shadow minister with responsibility for forestry, saw for himself the scale of the forestry industry on a visit to Egger at Hexham where he met with business leaders from nurseries to sawmills and panel board manufacturers. Mr Perkins was accompanied by local Labour candidate for Hexham Joe Morris.
NTG brings NYTimber branches into Arnold Laver network
National Timber Group (NTG) has brought two of its specialist timber merchant businesses together under one brand. All NYTimber branches are now part of the Arnold Laver nationwide branch network, combining a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
New board member for Premier Forest Products
Premier Forest Products has appointed Anthony Hopps as group processing director, supporting the company’s commitment to their processing division.
New College Durham hosts full house for IOC Timber Industry College Hub
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) and Timber Development UK (TDUK) ‘Timber Industry College Hub’ initiative held its latest event at New College Durham on May 21. This innovative programme builds connections between joinery and timber supply chain businesses, colleges, tutors, and woodworking learners and apprentices across the UK.
TTBS London, Home Counties and East Anglia golf
The annual golf day for the TTBS London and Home Counties area with East Anglia took place on May 16 at Mill Green Golf Club, Hertfordshire.