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NSF International and Soil Association agree SFI and FSC offer

NSF International subsidiary NSF Certification, LLC and Soil Association Certification Forestry, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Soil Association, have announced an agreement to offer certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) responsible forest management standards.

Timcon AGM focuses on Brexit and collaboration

The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (Timcon) held its annual general meeting in Cardiff on September 10 and featured speakers from the European industry and other related sectors, as well as those from the organisation itself.

Construction minister will visit UK Construction Week

New UK construction minister Nadhim Zahawi is set to make his first industry appearance at UK Construction Week (UKCW) on October 9.

Flexible fire-retardant plywood added to Lathams’ portfolio

Distributor James Latham has added a certified fire-retardant, flexible plywood to its product portfolio.

UK timber trade gathers for annual timber industry awards

More than 300 timber trade representatives will be gathering in central London this Friday for the annual TTJ Awards.

Swiss Krono pushes new limits on eco-friendly panels

Global decorative panel manufacturer Swiss Krono has launched a wood panel using bio-based adhesives that it says is setting new standards on emissions.

Kährs appoints new president and CEO

Kährs Group has announced the appointment of Johan Magnusson as its new group chief executive officer. He replaces Christer Persson.

Silk walks for charity

An employee from Covers has completed a 26-mile walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Howarth on trek to raise funds

The Howarth Timber Group aims to raise £5,000 for its charity of the year, Cancer Research UK, from its annual fund-raising trek.

Müller leaves Weinig

Weinig’s head of communications, Klaus Müller, has left the company.