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FSC revises standard
The standard FSC-STD-50-002 V1-0 Requirements for promotional use of the FSC trademarks by non-certificate holders has recently be revised following full stakeholder consultation.
Architects go East
A party of 16 architects, structural engineers, specifiers, and timber industry organisations were welcomed by Timber Trade Federation (TTF) member East Brothers to the first of a series of TTF TimberWorks events.
Berlin’s ambition to be timber construction centre
The German Association of the Sawmilling Industry (DeSH) has welcomed a Berlin state parliament decision to promote urban timber construction.
Snow’s no problem for Combilift
Combilift forklifts have shown their mettle by dealing with harsh weather conditions at Pretre, one of Norway’s leading manufacturers of roof elements, trusses and pre-cut timber.
Lavers installs Essepigi Evolution to boost door production
Arnold Laver & Co who recently merged with the National Timber Group to create the largest independent timber distribution business in the UK, has recently installed a new Essepigi Evolution high volume door processing line at its main Bradford premises. The line was supplied by UK agents JJ Smith.
Ronseal launches trade grade products
Woodcare expert Ronseal has launched a range of trade grade products for internal and external woodcare that is the first woodcare range to receive official quality accreditation from the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
BMCo takes on more apprentices
Builders Merchant Company Ltd (BMCo) is continuing the ongoing support and development of young people with the appointment of two additional apprentices to the company.
Centor looks to expand in UK
Centor, which manufactures aluminium clad door, window and screening systems, has appointed a new sales and operations manager, Mike Sullivan, to oversee the growth and expansion of its UK business.
Forestry apprentices sign up
Scotland’s rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by welcoming eight new forestry apprentices to the Scottish School of Forestry at Inverness College UHI.
Family celebrates long service
Three generations of the Luton-based Smith family have racked up almost 150 years of service for national builders’ merchant, Gibbs & Dandy.