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Indonesian exports benefit from EUTR
The EU Timber Regulation has helped to increase Indonesia’s forest products exports.
Swedish exports continue growth
Swedish exports of sawn and planed softwood during the first five months were up 9% on the same period last year.
Over 40% of member states below EUTR par
A scorecard just issued by the European Commission shows that 12 out of 28 EU member states have still not fulfilled their EU Timber Regulation implementation obligations, 16 months after the measure was introduced.
Industry scholarship programme produces first MSc timber engineers
The first students funded by timber industry scholarships through their MSc in Timber Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University will graduate this autumn.
Lead importers put ipe on hold
Following Greenpeace allegations about illegality in the timber industry in Pará, Brazil, Brooks Bros and James Latham plc have taken ipé off sale. Both have also put an FSC-only rule on all imports from Brazil.
Bulmor carves out bespoke order
Carvers Builders Merchants in Wolverhampton has recently taken delivery of a fleet of Bulmor sideloaders.
Vandecasteele buys new computer-tracked fleet
Belgian international hardwood importer Vandecasteele has bought a new fleet of Volvo trucks, incorporating a state-of-the-art computer tracking system, at a cost of £1.2m.
Lathams sponsors leading design project
James Latham is sponsoring a design initiative which is being spearheaded by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Benchmark Furniture for the London Design Festival from September 13-21.
Simpson Strong-Tie creates sales role
Simpson Strong-Tie has appointed Jon Head to the new role of sales director in the Connectors UK division of the business.