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Hamish Macleod wins Confor award for dedication to forestry
Hamish Macleod was awarded the ‘Dedicated Service to Forestry Award’ at the Confor dinner and awards ceremony this month, following the announcement of his retirement last year.
Some seasonality returning, says TIMCON
There are early signs of wood availability returning to established seasonal patterns, according to the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) – although significant challenges in the market remain.
Mike Ward elected to BMF Board
Mike Ward, territory director UK and Ireland at Wavin, has been elected to the Board of the Builders Merchants Federation (MBF) to serve as the elected director-suppliers with effect from April 1.
BMF launches Ukraine appeal
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is calling on its members and their customers to help raise vital funds to support those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine war: shock in the wood product value chain to be expected
Following a meeting of the main trade bodies for the timber industry, CEI-Bois (the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries) and EOS (the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry) recognised that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses a real threat to peace and security in Europe while direct consequences on the timber business should be expected.
Commemorating the fallen
Gervais Sawyer believes members of the timber trade who died in the two world wars should be commemorated at the National Memorial Arboretum
Fifteen months consecutive growth for timber and joinery
The latest figures from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI), published in January, reveal that total value sales by builders’ merchants across Great Britain were 17.4% higher in November 2021 compared to the same month in 2020, with timber and joinery products (+30.2%) recording its 15th consecutive month of year-on-year growth.
New packaging machine from Tentoma
Tentoma, a specialist in 6-sided sealed packaging, has launched a new XL Power packaging machine that enables 6-sided sealed packaging of up to 19m-long products.
Gordon Timber celebrates 160th anniversary
Founded in 1862 – at a time when Queen Victoria reigned and the American Civil War raged – Gordon Timber is celebrating its 160th anniversary.
BWF to champion apprenticeships in new campaign
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) will be championing the role of apprenticeships in the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in an upcoming campaign.