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Södra creates Wood division
Södra is merging its Timber and Interior divisions into a new Södra Wood business unit in a bid to strengthen market presence and yield savings, the company said.
Joinery careers website launched
A website to boost apprenticeships and careers in the joinery sector has been launched.
Lamont helps heroes
Alan Lamont, managing director of Wood International Agency Ltd, has completed a 75-mile hike to help raise more than £12,000 for Help for Heroes and The Parachute Regiment Charity.
SAM wraps up investment
MDF architectural mouldings manufacturer SAM Mouldings has added additional strapping capacity to cope with increase production volumes at its Antrim factory.
UPM recognised for green investment
UPM was the only forest products and paper company to receive a top rating in the global CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index.
Travis Perkins grows sales
Travis Perkins, which includes Wickes, reported strong growth in its interim management statement, with general merchanting posting a 10.9% increase over the third quarter last year.
NZ native timber not popular in earthquake works
Stacks of rimu beams and other forms of native timber are languishing in recycling yards as authorities get to grips with recent earthquake activity in New Zealand and new regulations on earthquake resilience.
Biomass sustainability criteria under discussion
Biomass suppliers and the owners and operators of biomass installations are being urged to attend a free seminar at Stirling Auction Mart on November 5 to learn about important industry developments coming into effect in 2015.
Anti-biomass campaigners to lobby Green Investment Bank
Environmental campaigners and members of pressure group Biofuelwatch will stage a protest at an event in London marking the Green Investment Bank’s second anniversary, on Tuesday October 28.