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Timber boosts Estonia’s industrial production
Estonia’s timber industry made a significant contribution to the 3% growth in the country’s industrial production in August.
Timber company employees convicted of illegal timber exports
Three directors and an employee of an Australian wholesale timber and flooring company have been convicted of illegally exporting timber.
Timber Accord launches low carbon economy manifesto
The UK Timber Accord has launched “Growing our Low Carbon Economy” – a report for policy makers outlining the benefits the timber supply chain brings to environment, economy and society.
Scottish Woodlands Student Excellence Award announced
The Scottish Forestry Trust has announced that the winner of the Scottish Woodlands Student Excellence Award for 2013/14 is Jo Clark, a former external PhD at Bangor University and forestry research manager at the Earth Trust.
Timber expertise gets 72-hour exposure
Technical support for contractors, architects and specifiers interested in the latest joinery trends and innovations is on offer at this week’s Timber Expo and W14 shows, both running at the NEC until October 8.
Interim chief begins work at TTF
David Lennan has begun work as interim chief executive of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) as it and British Woodworking Federation (BWF) tackle the setting up of a joint company to bridge the two organisations.
Machinery sales revive
The value of the European woodworking machinery and tool industry fell by 7.5% in 2013, however, latest figures from Italy show a strong revival in orders as the economy in Europe improves.
Softwood trade continues upward trend
The global trade in softwood rose 7% in the first half of the year as demand for wood products continued to recover from economic recession, according to a new report.
Holmen invests SKr55m in sawmills
Holmen Timber is to invest SKr55m in its two sawmills to increase capacity and provide greater flexibility in supply of raw materials.
CLT shipped in for tallest tower
Work is under way on site at the tallest cross-laminated timber (CLT) building in Europe that will provide 50 homes and almost 2,000m2 of ground-level commercial space.