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Archwood boss speaks out on Brexit challenges
Josh Burbidge, managing director of the Archwood Group, has spoken out about the pressures companies are facing from long delays and extra costs due to Brexit and urges a more “streamlined” approach to paperwork.
New small-format AXYZ router has enhanced performance-to-cost capability
CNC routing/cutting systems supplier, AAG has introduced the new small-format AXYZ Innovator machine. It replaces the Z-Series of machines and provides an enhanced performance-to-cost capability founded on new and improved design characteristics.
James Jones acquires GT Timber
James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the acquisition of GT Timber Ltd, the holding company of Taylormade Timber Products Ltd and Kerr Timber Products Ltd, which operate sawmills at Sherburn Hill, Durham and Annan respectively. The acquisition will increase James Jones & Sons Ltd’s annual sawn output to 800,000m3 thereby consolidating its position as the UK’s largest privately owned sawmill, timber engineering and pallet manufacturing company.
Carrefour du Bois rescheduled for 2022
After postponing the show twice due to the pandemic, the organisers of the Carrefour International du Bois have now delayed holding it until next year.
Time to state the carbon case
As the European timber industry deals with the fallout from pandemic, it must continue to state wood’s case as a key material for decarbonising construction, writes European Woodworking Industries Confederation secretary-general Silvia Melegari
Shingles shine in treetop showcase
Cedar shingles contribute to both the looks and environmental credentials of a high level holiday cottage
For better or for worse?
2020 was a tumultuous year, but will 2021 be better or worse? TTJ asked key players in the industry how they think the year may pan out
Timber triumphs
The Wood Awards 2020 recognised six structures and three furniture products that represent the best of British architecture and product design in timber
Fencing becomes all-season market
Any sense of seasonal trends has gone as demand for fencing continued throughout 2020. Keren Fallwell reports
Offsite challenge
Cambridge Innovation Parks Ltd, BRE and 3PM have collaborated to propose an exciting new challenge to the timber construction industry