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Simon Hastelow joins TTJ editorial team
TTJ and sister title Wood Based Panels International welcomed a new member to the editorial team when Simon Hastelow took up the role of assistant editor on January 6.
Pfeifer to get on track
Austria’s Pfeifer Group is fulfilling its long time ambition to establish its own railway sidings following the start of construction work in December.
NMBS backs BMF launch of ETIM product data model
The NMBS has declared its support for ETIM as the most appropriate data model for the standardisation and classification of technical product data for its members.
BMF welcomes housing minister continuity
John Newcomb, chief executive of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the reappointment of Esther McVey as minister for housing (appointed in July 2019).
Fort Builders Merchant raises its flag
New builders merchant Fort has opened for business minutes from the M4 and Membury Services near Hungerford. It’s a paperless operation, with its own ‘Fortified’ legality and sustainability label and completely self-funded by its founding partners.
Club du Bois makes plea to European policy makers
The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Panel Federation (EPF), held the eighth edition of the Club du Bois on January 8 at the European Parliament in Brussels.
BMF forecasts short-term slowdown in sales growth
For the second quarter in succession, revisions to the Builders Merchants Industry Forecast of merchant sales show a drop in expected growth for 2019 over 2018. The slowdown in growth is now expected to continue into Q1, 2020.
BMF partners with Trustpilot to promote customer engagement
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced its partnership with Trustpilot, the leading global review platform, as part of its mission to help members build excellence within their business.
Timber construction football stadium gets the go-ahead
5,000 seat stadium for Forest Green Rovers in Gloucestershire, has finally been given the go-ahead following appeal and several amendments to the project to win over the planning authorities.
Regional UK building contractor in administration
Bardsley Construction Limited and Bardsley Construction Holdings Limited have gone into administration.