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James Jones & Sons wins RIAS award for new visitor building

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced eight exceptional buildings as winners of Scotland’s national architecture awards – including James Jones & Sons new visitor building.

TIMCON head welcomes collaborative approach

John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Association (TIMCON) has commended the increasing trend for wood-based organisations representing different parts of the industry to work closer together, with the shared goals of tackling challenges and improving the position of the sector overall.

MEDITE SMARTPLY showcased at Chelsea Flower Show

Sarah Eberle’s show garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show has as its centrepiece a structure built using MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME (MTX).

Gripsure appointed ‘Export Champion’

Gripsure is celebrating after being appointed an ‘Export Champion’ by the Department for International Trade (DIT).

MEDITE SMARTPLY OSB manufacturing facility upgrade complete

After over a year of transformative investment, the upgrade of MEDITE SMARTPLY’s OSB factory in County Waterford has been completed. This new world class drying, energy and screening system will enhance resource efficiency and asset reliability for SMARTPLY OSB.

Jacksons Fencing unveils new angled fence posts

Jacksons Fencing has launched angled slotted fence post for the spring and summer season.

Donaldson launches online roof truss ordering service

The Donaldson Group, is branching out with the launch of an online roof truss ordering service, Donaldson Direct.

Stewart Milne Homes up for sale

Stewart Milne Group is embarking on a sale process of its housebuilding business, following the decision of its founder and principal shareholder to retire.

BWF launches apprenticeship campaign

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has launched a campaign to champion the role of apprentices in woodworking and joinery manufacturing and highlight the diversity of career opportunities in the industry.

WPA appoints BM Certification to expand provision of Benchmark scheme

The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has appointed BM Certification to expand provision of its WPA Benchmark quality scheme for treated wood in the EU region. The move follows significant interest in the third-party accreditation of wood treating plant to comply with changing supply chain requirements in the UK.