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Timber firms keep track of software
Software specialist Epicor, the newly announced sponsor of this year’s TTJ Website of the Year Award, gave UK customers of BisTrack timber trading software a preview of its latest ERP package during the company’s annual UK Insights conference.
Swelling prompts moisture content review
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and Timber Trade Federation (TTF) are looking into moisture content levels of timber used in external joinery products following reports of swelling.
Leitz Tooling UK recruits technical sales reps
As part of its ongoing recruitment drive, Leitz Tooling UK has appointed two more technical sales representatives for the north-west and West Midlands regions.
BRE launches BIM certification
BRE Global has launched a scheme for assessing and certifying businesses as providers of the government’s BIM Level 2 services.
Howarth develops contract sales
Matt Lowes has joined Howarth Timber and Building Supplies to drive its new contract sales function.
Institute of Builders Merchants appoints Howarth employees
Two Howarth Timber and Building Supplies employees have been appointed to the Board of Governors at the Institute of Builders Merchants and will work on a voluntary basis to further the aims of the institute.
SMEs confident on funding
Alternative finance is helping to boost commercial funding for SMEs and increasing confidence in their ability to raise money, an alternative lender said.
Higher volumes and prices boost Coillte profits
Coillte posted a near 70% increase in profits for 2013 and has forecast “significantly improved trading” across the board for this year.
Panel saws join collection
A specialist fine art shipper has installed two Striebig Compact vertical panel saws at its newly opened warehouse at Heathrow Airport.
Ainslie raises funds at Edinburgh marathon
Keith Ainslie has raised more then £4,500 for Cancer Research UK by running the Edinburgh marathon in May.