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Obituary – Daniel Richmond
It is with great sorrow that Prowood announces the tragic and untimely death of Daniel Richmond.
Costs savings spark new sideloader
Italian sideloader manufacturer Baumann has introduced a range of electric-powered vehicles into the UK market.
Howarth Timber excels in charity efforts
Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has raised more than £15,000 in the past year for its charity partner Caudwell Children, helping to provide autism therapy and specialist sensory equipment for disabled youngsters.
John White steps down from TTF
Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White said it had been an “honour and privilege” to lead the organisation, after announcing he was leaving the post after nine years.
TTF member suspended for due diligence failure
A Timber Trade Federation (TTF) member has been suspended for failing to provide its due diligence annual submission as required by TTF membership.
BWF in transatlantic stair alliance
The British Woodworking Federation Stair Scheme membership have signed an agreement with the US Stairways Manufacturing Association (SMA) to share expertise and information on innovation, technology, technical standards and best practice in staircase manufacture.
UKSIPS joins STA to push timber message
UKSIPS has joined forces with the Structural Timber Association to create a 350-strong industry group that will provide a bigger voice for timber in construction.
Danzer UK welcomes FSC reassociation roadmap
Ken Walsh, managing director of Danzer UK, described proposals for a ‘roadmap’ for the reassociation of the international Danzer Group into the Forest Stewardship Council as a “positive and encouraging” step.
Brash invests in nine sideloader fleet
Roofing and decking specialist John Brash has made a major investment in the materials handling operation at its head office in Gainsborough.
Silverlining ventures into CNC with Homag
Bespoke furniture maker and yacht fit-out specialist Silverlining has doubled capacity with a Homag Venture 316 5-axis machine, the craft manufacturer’s first CNC processing centre