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Outlook unknown
Hardwood suppliers sum up the prevailing market mood as one of uncertainty and caution. Mike Jeffree reports
IOC and TDUK shape future timber talent
The Institute of Carpenters Timber Industry College Hubs initiative gains further momentum at Neath Port Talbot College in South Wales
Stability returning to UK imports
Latest TDUK statistics show UK timber imports were less volatile than in the preceding three years.
Value sales down at year end
Latest BMBI figures show Q4 timber and joinery value sales down -10.3% year-on-year
French school completed in Stora Enso automated coating line
The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France has become the first project to be completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The production line is levelling up the protection for mass timber against moisture, UV radiation and insects.
Woodlands Home & Garden Group opens distribution hub in Scotland
Specialist garden building manufacturer and retailer Woodlands Home & Garden Group has opened a new warehouse, distribution and sales hub in Scotland. The 40,000ft2 site is located in Glenrothes, Fife and is an exciting development for Woodlands as it looks to expand its operation across the whole of Scotland.
MGM Timber launches online service for trade customers
Scotland’s largest independent specialist timber merchant, MGM Timber, continues to invest in its growth with the launch of a new online service for trade customers, giving them access to their agreed rates, invoicing, and full product range 24 hours a day.
Finance & Logistics Administrator – NHG Timber Ltd
Role – Finance & Logistics Administrator, permanent
Location – Sanderstead, Croydon.
Ian Stokes joins BMF board
Ian Stokes, managing director of Knauf UK and Ireland, has been elected to the board of the Builders Merchants Federation to serve as the elected director-suppliers with effect from April 1, 2024. Mr Stokes replaces Mike Ward of Wavin, who stepped down earlier this year.
James Jones & Sons launches International Women’s Day campaign
James Jones & Sons has launched a series of short films in celebration of International Women’s Day. The films aim to showcase the number of careers and opportunities there are across the timber and forestry industry and to dispel the myth that the timber industry is just for men.