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LIGNIA signs distribution deal with Hout-Bois van Steenberg
Modified timber specialist, LIGNIA Wood Company, has signed a major distribution agreement with European distributor, Hout-Bois van Steenberge.
WPA launches new code of practice for industrial wood preservation
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has officially released its new code of practice for industrial wood preservation. The code of practice is endorsed by both the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and the Timber Decking & Cladding Association (TDCA) as part of the three-way working partnership agreement on treated wood products.
Applications open for third Made for Manufacturing programme
Manufacturers in Greater Manchester are set to benefit from further support, following the return of a fully-funded programme to help businesses of all sizes increase productivity and get on the path to growth.
BMF open Regional Centre of Excellence
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has created its 32nd Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) with the support of SIG Distribution. The latest RCoE will be hosted at SIG Distribution’s state-of-the-art, warehouse at Valor Park, west London which opened in May 2020.
Hanson Plywood launches virtual showroom
Hanson Plywood has come up with a way of allowing architects, designers and specifiers to view the range of products and services it offers, along with technical data and information – and all while abiding by Covid guidelines.
BoKlok/Abri partnership to bring 750 homes to south-east
BoKlok UK and Abri have announced a new partnership, which will see them working collaboratively to provide over 750 modular homes over the next five years.
Price joins BWF in marcomms role
Gemma Price has joined the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) as marketing and communications manager. She takes over from Amanda Chesson who left the BWF in mid-January.
Dan Catherall Senior retires
After more than 60 years in the trade Dan Catherall Senior has finally decided to retire at the grand old age of 80.
James Jones & Sons pallets support deliveries of Covid-19 vaccine
James Jones & Sons is supplying the pallets for distribution of millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccines across the UK. The company is sole supplier of EPAL pallets to the manufacturer of one of the three new vaccines, which are currently being rolled out across the country.
TRADA launches online learning events
TRADA has a new programme of monthly one-hour online events called Learn with TRADA Live.