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Confor and UKFPA members unanimous in backing merger

At the company AGM on September 20, Confor members backed a proposal to merge with the UK Forest Products Association in a unanimous vote.

Panels sector meets politicians

Representatives of the UK’s wood panel sector have met with politicians to discuss challenges facing their industry.

Further acquisitions by Kerridge CS

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading supplier of software to wholesalers, merchants and other distributive businesses, has acquired InspHire and Current-RMS.

Wood is not the issue

The Grenfell Tower tragedy has highlighted a catalogue of errors, none of which can be attributed to wood, says John Park

Selection box

The Wood Awards 2018 shortlist features the best of British architecture and product design. TTJ highlights a small selection

EPF ready for the future

The European Panel Federation’s General Assembly in Lucerne covered a vast range of subjects affecting the panels sector, Stephen Powney reports from the event

The ABC of the W

The biennial W Exhibition opens its doors at the NEC at the end of this month

Innovation on show

Next month’s Timber Expo focuses firmly on innovation and on the future for timber in construction

Making the most of it

Grown in Britain’s chief executive, Dougal Driver, explains why more should be made of British timber

Home work

Sawmills are making the most of the current strong demand for British-grown timber, although margins remain tight. Sally Spencer reports