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UK timber training urgently needs industry buy-in
The UK timber sector has its most comprehensive and effective training framework in a generation, but if more companies don’t take advantage government grant support could be axed.
Cube day for Blumsom and Weinig
Importer and merchant C Blumsom and Weinig UK co-hosted an open day at the former’s Barking site to demonstrate the capabilities of its new Cube four-side planer.
Wood enters golden age, TTF CEO tells Liverpool dinner
The UK timber sector could be on the cusp of a golden age, Timber Trade Federation president John White told the annual North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) dinner in Liverpool.
Scottish timber transport £3m funding boost
A £3m funding boost for a Scottish timber transport programmme has been given by the Scottish government.
Cala acquires Banner Homes
Cala Group Ltd has acquired developer Banner Homes in a move which creates a £500m turnover luxury homes developer.
TradePoint and Screwfix continue to grow
B&Q’s TradePoint business for trade professionals and sister company Screwfix continue to perform well, according to parent company Kingfisher plc’s full-year results.
Setra updates 1980s equipment at Nyby redwood mill
Setra is to upgrade its Nyby redwood sawmill in a new investment programme.
Isoroy accepts Kronospan bid for two French plants
Sonae subsidiary Isoroy SAS has accepted Kronospan’s offer to buy its Auxere and Le Creusot panel manufacturing plants.
North-west TTBS supporters tackle cycle challenge
A group of TTBS supporters in the north-west region are cycling the breadth of Britain to raise funds for the charity.
Fence panel shortage to continue “for some time”
Forest Garden says it is experiencing five times the level of normal demand for fence panels, with business levels still increasing.