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Scotland’s deputy first minister visits CLT school
John Swinney, Scotland’s deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for education and skills, has visited Merkinch Primary School coinciding with the completion of a state-of-the-art cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure.
Danzer UK takes maximum points in WWF analysis
Danzer UK has been awarded maximum points in the WWF UK’s Timber Scorecard initiative.
Ridings invests in Stenner horizontal resaws
An advert for a line of second hand Stenner MHS10 horizontal resaws prompted Cardross-based Ridings Sawmills to investigate the feasibility of adding these to the “back end” of its chipper canter line.
Trees must play key role in tackling climate change
Trees and woodlands must be at the forefront of government thinking when tackling the climate emergency – and the time for action is now.
Combilift wins Design4Safety Award
Combilift added another award to its growing tally when it won the Industrial Vehicles Category of this year’s BITA (British Industrial Truck Association) Design4Safety Awards.
Two new CounterAct customers
Border Merchant Systems has welcomed two new users of its CounterAct software system, which is tailor-made for merchants.
Obituary – Michael Tattersall
Michael David Tattersall, aged 68 of Formby, Merseyside passed away on October 1 at Aintree Hospital after a short but brave fight with pancreatic cancer.
BMF shortlisted for five more awards
The work of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) in supporting members has again been recognised in the Association Excellence Awards, with the Federation shortlisted in five categories, including Best Association Team and Overall Best Association (under 1,000 members).
Arauco commits to carbon neutrality
Arauco announced its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2020 during the recent UN Climate Action Summit in New York.
MEDITE SMARTPLY embarks on an Irish road trip
MDF and OSB manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY is touring its home market of Ireland this autumn.