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IFO certificate completes Danzer FSC process
The renewal of the FSC certification of Danzer’s Republic of Congo operation Industrie Forestière d’Ouesso (IFO) sets the seal on the company’s wider reassociation into the scheme in August.
Supply and fit helps Pasquill win business
Pasquill’s Uddingston branch has signed a deal with retirement homes developer McCarthy & Stone to supply and fit roof trusses to 12 sites over the next 18 months.
PEFC endorses Indonesian forestry programme
PEFC’s endorsement of the Indonesian Forestry Certification Co-operation (IFCC) was marked at an event in Jakarta today.
Eco-town timber build begins
Timber systems have begun to arrive at the site of the UK’s first eco-town with plans for deliveries within weeks of the initial 94 homes at NW Bicester.
Woodworking machinery sector still growing, says Acimall
The woodworking technology sector experienced significant growth in orders during the third quarter, according to a survey by Acimall, the Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers’ association.
Glennon Brothers invests £3m in new line
Glennon Brothers is investing £3m in a new value-added processing line at its Windymains site in Scotland.
Architect fined over timber frame fire risk
A firm of architects fined for safety failings in the construction of a timber frame care home did not take account of how close the site was to another building.
Norbord and Ainsworth to merge
Norbord and Ainsworth Lumber have signed an agreement to merge, creating one of the largest OSB manufacturers in the world.
Timber’s road to recovery remains on course
More UK-produced and imported timber, and panel products were sold in the UK last year than in any of the previous five years, new industry figures reveal.
Forest sales set for record year
UPM Tilhill has predicted a record year for forest property trading next year after recording 2014 as the second busiest period since its Forest Market Reports began in 1998.