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Stora Enso launches low-carbon industrial buildings solutions for UK
Stora Enso has launched a suite of tools to support developers of the UK’s industrial buildings to create more attractive, productive and sustainable buildings, with spans ranging from 12-36m, from small workshops to large retail sheds and warehouses.
BMF expands team
The Builders Merchants Federation has further strengthened its in-house team with two key appointments.
Forestry change maker wins Sylva Trophy
The Sylva Trophy 2021 has been awarded to Paul Raymond-Barker BEM from Llanstephan, Powys. It recognises for his “outstanding” role over many decades helping forestry owners and managers embrace change in Wales and England.
Andrew Madge appointed vice-president of BWF
Andrew Madge, managing director of high-end timber windows and doors manufacturer, Gowercroft Joinery, has been appointed vice-president and honorary treasurer of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).
International wood manifesto to publish prior to COP26
The European Confederation of the Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois) and the European Organistion of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) are to launch a joint international wood manifesto prior to COP26.
Combilift wins energia Family Business of the Year Award 2021
Combilift has been recognised as the overall winner of the Energia Family Business of the Year 2021.
Doosan upgrades electric BT/BX 7 Plus series
Doosan has unveiled a major upgrade to its BT/BX 7 Plus series electric counterbalance forklift trucks, bringing advanced performance-enhancing design and improved capabilities to the three and four wheeled, 1.5-to-3.5-tonne, mid-market product range.
Stora Enso announces regenerative goals
Stora Enso has declared its ambition to offer 100% regenerative products and solutions by 2050.
WPA launches new accreditation Service
The new CPA Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) has been developed in response to one of the key findings of the enquiry into the Grenfell fire, which confirmed that shortcomings in product information had contributed to the disaster.
ECI Software Solutions acquires eCommonSense platform
ECI Software Solutions, a specialist in cloud-based business management solutions has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Merchant Systems Group Ltd, the UK-based developer of the eCommonSense platform, an ecommerce and product data management solution specifically designed for merchants and suppliers in the construction products supplies sector. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.