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SterlingOSB Zero primed for action
Panel product manufacturer, West Fraser, has introduced a new ready-primed version of its SterlingOSB Zero board, which is ideal for use in a wide range of situations from site hoardings through to building exhibition stands and other installations where appearance is important.
BWF champions role of apprenticeships
To champion this years’ National Apprenticeship Week theme of “Skills for Life”, the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and its members are shining a spotlight on how woodworking and joinery focused apprenticeships provide an alternative route to university and offer a lifelong career.
Recruitment drive marks NMBS anniversary
A total of 60 apprenticeship opportunities are being created to mark the 60th anniversary of builders’ merchants buying society, NMBS, during National Apprenticeship Week (February 6-12).
Senior Responsible Sourcing Manager
Expiry: End of Feb 2023;
Salary: £40,494 pa;
Location: Home-Based – UK with occasional international travel as required;
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Gowercroft apprentice passes new Woodworking Standard with flying colours
Gowercroft Joinery apprentice, Toby Nightingale, has passed West Nottinghamshire College’s new Level 2 Woodworking Product Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship course with a distinction.
BSW Group launches immersive showroom
BSW Group has unveiled an immersive showroom at BSW Timber Solutions HQ, in Stoke-on-Trent, designed to showcase its breadth of sustainable timber products.
SAM scoops win for ‘Overall Supplier of the Year’ in Jewson awards
MDF mouldings specialist SAM has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Jewson ‘Overall Supplier of The Year’ award, and says its business goes from strength to strength.
Woodlands Home & Garden Group moves to employee ownership
Third-generation Leeds-based family business, Woodlands Home & Garden Group, has agreed a deal to become an employee-owned business, via the creation of an employee owned trust (EOT).
TTBS National Golf Day
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society’s (TTBS) annual national golf day will be held on Thursday, July 6 at The Northumberland Golf Club, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
DTS secures OSHA framework agreement for timber frames
Leading UK offsite frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has secured a position on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework for volumetric (CAT 1) and panelised (CAT 2) modern methods of construction (MMC). The framework is valued at £2bn. DTS will deliver offsite timber panelised system build for Category 2 housing over four years.