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BMF confirms virtual members conference for 2020
With social distancing measures still in place, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has confirmed that this year’s Members Conference & Awards cannot be held as planned at the De Vere Beaumont Estate in September.
Modern forests can work for carbon – and nature
Planting and managing trees in the UK to produce wood can deliver biodiversity benefits as well as playing a vital role in the fight against climate change, a new report argues.
BSW Timber launches Crown Distributor Scheme
BSW Timber, the UK’s largest integrated forestry business, has launched its new premium merchant membership scheme – the BSW Timber Crown Distributor Scheme.
Obituary: John Porter
John Porter, a director at Taylor Maxwell Timber, has died at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer.
Combi-CS pedestrian stacker wins prestigious IFOY Award
Combilift is a winner at this year’s IFOY Awards 2020– one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry, which honours the best products and solutions of the year. The company won the Warehouse Truck Lowlifter Category with its innovative Combi-CS pedestrian counterbalance stacker.
Lord Goldsmith calls for “colossal endeavour” to hit planting target
Forestry minister Lord Goldsmith has urged farmers and landowners to join a “colossal endeavour” to deliver a huge increase in tree planting in England, to meet targets and deliver a wide range of economic and environmental benefits.
Vecoplan launches new wood shredder
Vecoplan has launched a new VRZ shredder, which, it says, stands out in particular due to its rotor: Instead of conventional cutting tools, this unit is equipped with sickle-shaped ripper teeth. As a result, the machine can even break up and shred wired bales of different materials. The developers placed great emphasis on a robust design requiring little further maintenance.
Two new users for CounterAct Software
Border Merchant Systems has welcomed two new users of its CounterAct software despite the restrictions imposed by Covid-19.
MSC goes digital with instant quote function
Global container shipping line MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has moved towards digitalisation with the introduction of an instant quote function for its online cargo bookings.