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Staff Writer
Collection selection
February 2020 saw the introduction of the new Egger Decorative Collection 2020-22. This was the biggest product launch for the company since 2017, offering the very best decors and textures with a focus on the latest design trends
Garnica builds seventh factory
Leading European plywood manufacturer Garnica has commenced construction work on its seventh factory, in north-central France. Stephen Powney looks at the investment and recent developments at Garnica
Lumin embarks on expansion project
South American plywood manufacturer Uruply SA (Lumin) is about to embark on a US$30m investment in an additional production line. Stephen Powney spoke to Lumin CEO Alvaro Molinari
OSB4 gains market interest
OSB4 is the highest performance OSB board in the market, attracting increased interest in global markets. Stephen Powney talks to several mills producing the board and examines the product benefits and applications
Philip Jones Timber Products sponsors boxer
Welsh Area super-lightweight champion Kieran Gething received a welcome boost to his professional boxing career when the leading suppliers of timber materials in the Ebbw Vale area, Philip Jones Timber Products, became an official sponsor.
Neville Joinery appoints director
Paul Radford has taken up the new position of director at Neville Joinery, the Luton based specialist joinery design and manufacturing business and has a remit to push forward the firm’s expansion plans.
Obituary: Sandy Brownlie
Alexander J Brownlie CBE of BSW Timber Ltd (known as Sandy), passed away peacefully at home with his family on June 5 aged 84.
Combilift highlights safety focus
Combilift marked National Forklift Safety Day on June 9 with a virtual press conference that highlighted the company’s strong focus on safety.
Government launches trade credit insurance scheme
Trade credit insurance provides protection for businesses when customers do not pay their debts owed for products or services. But due to COVID-19 and businesses struggling to pay bills, businesses have faced the risk of credit insurance withdrawn, or premiums increasing to unaffordable levels.