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AVS acquires Bell Davis
AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies Ltd, aleading fencing and landscaping business in the south and east of England, has announced the acquisition of Bell Davis Ltd.
John Bercow in new speaker role at BMF conference
John Bercow, the first Speaker of the House of Commons since World War II to keep order in front of four Prime Ministers, will take on a very different speaking role at the BMF All Industry Conference 2021 next June.
Carrefour International du Bois moves to May 2021
The Carrefour International du Bois, billed as Europe’s leading all wood trade show, has been rescheduled to take place from May 26-28, 2021 due to the pandemic.
ECi Software Solutions holds virtual roadshow
ECI Software Solutions held its first virtual roadshow in October, aiming to explore the opportunities ahead for merchant businesses and provide insight into how they can better prepare themselves for the many challenges brought about by Covid-19.
HSS Hire Group joins the BMF
HSS Hire Group, a market leader in equipment hire and associated support services, is the latest company to join the Builders Merchants Federation.
Vandecasteele awarded SDG Pioneer certificate
Vandecasteele Houtimport has received the “SDG Pioneer certificate” from UNITAR CIFAL. It is the first timber company to obtain this award.
Nick Milestone joins US Softwood Lumber Board
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) has announced that Nick Milestone has joined the SLB to support its mission in the areas of strategic partnerships and adoption of mass timber construction in the US. He is a veteran of the European and UK mass timber markets and the current chairman of TRADA.
Obituary – Dan Jakens
The London Hardwood Club reports with deep sadness that it has been advised of the passing of Dan Jakens.
LIGNA.21 goes into autumn – new date from 27 September to 1 October 2021
The Ligna exhibition – the world’s largest woodworking technology show – has been postponed until next autumn.
Back on track
The latest TTF statistics show an improvement in import volumes in the month of July