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MKM founder to speak at first IOBM conference
David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies is to address members of the IOBM (Institute of Builders Merchants) at its first conference, to be held on October 5 at the NEC.
Wood manufacturers urged to digitise
Wood manufacturers are being urged to use the ongoing home improvement boom as a catalyst for digital transformation.
NMITE launches Timber Technology Engineering Design courses
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering) which, since opening in September 2021, now offers both a BEng and MEng in Integrated Engineering, is launching two new short CPD courses. Delivered in partnership with Timber Development UK and Edinburgh Napier University, the first course will start on September 26, 2022.
Used pallet demand soars as supply chains cut costs
The used wooden pallet industry is reporting a large uplift in enquiries from supply chain users, as the prices of inputs including raw materials and transport have increased.
Tweddle Engineering appointed as UK agent for Almab
Timber equipment manufacturing specialist Tweddle Engineering has been appointed the UK agent for one of Europe’s leading sawmill equipment brands.
RFS and FC share ash dieback advice
As ash dieback continues to impact woodland across the country, the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) and the Forestry Commission (FC) are sharing the experiences of landowners and managers in managing the disease. A second volume of case studies published this month looks at sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
West Fraser UK appoints new sales director
Dom West is the new sales director for West Fraser, UK and Ireland.
Investment increases capacity at National Timber Systems
National Timber Systems (NTS), the specialist engineered wood products division of National Timber Group, is increasing its offsite manufacturing capacity this year through a £1.5m investment by the group.
Sturrock’s Joinery celebrates 150-year anniversary
Specialist timber manufacturer, Alexander Sturrock (Sturrock’s Joinery) marks a key milestone in its history – celebrating 150 years in business.