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Staff Writer
Growth at the Port of Garston delivers 15 new jobs
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, and its partners has announced that recent growth at the port has resulted in 15 new positions at the Port of Garston.
TTF issues birch plywood trade note
The Timber Trade Federation has issued a new trade note on birch plywood.
Timber Frameworks opens new factory
To cope with demand, Timber Frameworks (Alba) has recently opened an additional 36,000ft2 factory in Livingston.
TRA launches Designer Development Programme
A new generation of timber engineering specialists are set to benefit from a new training and qualification scheme for designers involved in the trussed rafter industry.
Cederhusen awarded “Construction of the year”
The ‘Construction of the Year’ award, awarded every year by the magazine Byggindustrin in Sweden, is the public construction sector’s most prestigious prize.
BMF responds to spring statement
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has responded to the chancellor’s spring statement, saying that building materials suppliers would have hoped for more support.
Russian sanctions increase demand for UK timber products
Sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine will have a significant effect on an already volatile timber market and increase the demand for home-grown timber in the UK.
Elliotts invests £5m in new branch and showroom
Elliotts Builders’ Merchant has announced the opening of new site in Lymington this spring, featuring the region’s first drive-through warehouse.
Plane & Simple online DIY marketplace
Builders merchants in the UK are getting the opportunity to branch out to a wider customer base with the launch of online DIY marketplace, Plane & Simple, the latest addition to the growing Donaldson Group portfolio of leading independent brands.
Bufab acquires TIMCO
Bufab, a Swedish-based fastener and connecting components (C-parts) supply chain partner, has acquired TIMCO (TI Midwood & Co Limited), one of the UK’s leading suppliers of essential construction products.