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Nordic mills upgrade kilns
Moelven and Vida sawmills have made investments in Valutec progressive kiln technology.
Norvik chairman recognised for service to Latvian forest industry
Jón Helgi Guðmundsson, chairman and CEO of Norvik Group, has received recognition from the Latvian government for his lifetime work in the Baltic region.
Ambrozejczyk marks a half century
Nicolaus (“Nick”) Ambrozejczyk has just celebrated his 50th year in the timber trade.
More boots on ground for EUTR policing
The timber and wider forest products sector affected by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) can expect more visits and inspections from the National Measurement Office (NMO) to ensure compliance over the next 12 months.
Canada looks west to Asia
The massive reorientation of Canada’s timber exports to Asia lies behind the industry’s decision to effectively end promotion in the UK and Europe.
Hartman heads up ITW Industry
Jon Hartman has joined ITW Industry as general manager late last year.
BSW kits out footballers
Pupils at Deshar Primary will be sporting a new football kit at this year’s matches, thanks to £250 of sponsorship from BSW Timber which operates its Boat of Garten sawmill just 1.5 miles away.
Alltruck wins DTE distribution agreement
Alltruck plc has won a contract hire and driver tender with Donaldson Timber Engineering’s (DTE) North Midlands and East Midlands operation at Ilkeston.
Investigations continue following Goole timber ship fatalities
Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the deaths of three crew members of the timber carrier Suntis, which is docked at West Dock, Goole.
Forrest elected STTA president
Paul Forrest, of Caledonian Plywood Company Ltd, has been elected president of the Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA). Iain Torrance of James Donaldson Timber Ltd is the new vice-president.