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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.
NZ log trade continues to rise
New Zealand’s shift toward log trade and away from softwood sawn timber has continued and even accelerated during some months this year.
Kingfisher joins initiative to boost FSC
B&Q owner Kingfisher has joined IKEA and Tetra Pak to get behind a new initiative to promote long-term moves to provide responsibly sourced and sustainable timber.
BSW appoints Southampton mill manager
BSW Timber has appointed Francis Wilbur as mill manager at its Southampton mill.
Ridgeons grows sales in Herts
Ridgeons said sales at its new Hitchin branch have grown week-on-week since it opened last month.
Wiltshire Council identifies timber industry potential
Wiltshire Council has completed an in-depth study into the opportunities for the forestry and timber industries in Wiltshire and Swindon.
Howarth hikers raise £9k for Caudwell Children
A team from Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has conquered England’s highest peak to help raise more than £9,000 for the merchant’s charity partner, Caudwell Children.
Garden products market set to outperform GDP growth
Sales of garden products will top £5bn for the first time by 2018, according to a new report by MTW Research. It also predicts the sector will outperform UK GDP growth in 2015.
UPM caps sustainability listing
UPM has been listed as the industry leader in the Dow Jones European and World Sustainability Indices, the third successive year in which the company has been included.