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Last chance to sign up for Made for Manufacturing
Manufacturers in Greater Manchester have one last chance to benefit from a popular programme to help increase their productivity and get on the path to growth.
TTF hosts virtual UK Softwood Conference
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) staged its annual UK Softwood Conference as an online event on March 31, marking a year since the organisation’s last physical event – the 2020 softwood conference.
College feeling chipper after industry boost for carpenters
A college has teamed up with an industry big hitter to help support students prepare for a fine finish when it comes to getting a career in carpentry and joinery.
BSW apprentices reach final of Fuel Change competition
Apprentices from BSW Timber were finalists in the national Fuel Change competition, which encourages businesses to tackle industry challenges and work towards a low carbon economy.
Two new members elected to BMF board
Frank Elkins, chief operating officer at Travis Perkins plc and Lee Harwood, group finance director at Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd have been elected to the board of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). Mr Elkins takes up his position on April 1 and Mr Harwood begins his term of office on June 1.
SGS launches e-Customs website
Inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS, has launched a new website to enable businesses around the world to achieve frictionless trade, SGS E-Customs.
James Jones launches new ‘Fence Master’ app
James Jones & Sons Ltd has launched a new fencing app to help customers with their fencing projects.
BMF ETIM working groups to agree terminology
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is forging ahead with implementation of the ETIM model of data classification which will ensure all users employ the same terms to describe the same attributes and values and thus simplify the process of transferring product information between manufacturer and merchant.
Carney joins NTS
National Timber Systems has appointed a national technical and commercial manager to oversee the growth of its innovative Rapid Fit room-in-the-roof system, NYTROOF.
Travis Perkins launches industry first app
Travis Perkins (TP) has launched an industry first mobile app for customers. This can be downloaded from any Google Play or Apple App store and the company says it will revolutionise the way customers can order stock and manage their trade accounts on the go.