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Zest wins Glee awards

Zest, part of the P&A Group of companies, and a leading supplier of timber garden products, has won two top awards at the Glee exhibition and at SOLEX trade show.

EGGER boosts recycled content through investment

Wood-based material manufacturer, EGGER UK Ltd, has invested over £15m into recycling operations at its site in Hexham.

Obituary – Robert Bruce

Robert Bruce, sales director for MH Southern & Co Ltd, Timber Trade Benevolent Society (TTBS) trustee and a well-known figure in the UK timber trade has died aged 63 following a short illness.

Confor welcomes forestry and timber sector back to APF

After four years away, Confor is delighted to welcome attendees back to the APF Exhibition at the Ragley Estate, Warwickshire from September 22-24.

BSW Group acquires stake in Power Sheds

Yorkshire-based shed manufacturer, Power Sheds, has embarked upon an exciting partnership with BSW Group (now part of Binderholz), the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, which has acquired a stake in the company.

MEDITE SMARTPLY introduces MEDITE OPTIMA

To meet increasing demands, MEDITE SMARTPLY has announced a new addition to complement its existing MEDITE MDF range – MEDITE OPTIMA – a higher density moisture resistant MDF panel with superior finishing properties.

Forestry conference to focus on building resilience

‘Building resilience together’ is the theme of the 2022 Forestry Conference, run by the CLA, Grown in Britain and the Forestry Commission.

MGM Timber Dundee sponsors Commonwealth Games boxer

Scotland’s leading independent timber merchant, MGM Timber Ltd, is sponsoring middleweight boxer, Sam Hickey for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Extra capacity at Timber Focus

Timber importer and distributor Timber Focus says it has extra capacity to supply a variety of products from C24 and decking, to cladding and flooring material and that it’s in a strong position to supply the industry.

Yorkshire and Humberside TTBS host charity curry night

The Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s Yorkshire and Humberside region is hosting a curry night on October 13 at 7.30pm in order to raise funds for ‘the timber industry’s own charity’.