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BASF muscle strengthens Wolman expansion plans
German timber preservatives manufacturer Dr Wolman has undergone a major rebrand as well as manufacturing and logistics improvements as it seeks to further strengthen its business.
Top builders increase focus on sustainability and timber
A new report shows sustainability becoming an increasingly key factor for the UK’s top construction companies, and indicates that they see using timber as one of the key routes for achieving it.
SCA Timber’s Camilla Hair receives FSC award
Camilla Hair, who is responsible for SCA Timber Supply’s public relations, has received the Forest Stewardship Council’s inaugural award for Outstanding Contribution to FSC Friday.
Competition launched to design major building in British timber
Students across the UK are being challenged to design a new landmark timber building in Sheffield – the city often dubbed the Steel City.
EU approves NHLA hardwood export derogation
The EU has approved the importation of three American hardwood species as bark-free sawn timber without the need for the current APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) phytosanitary certificate.
Emsley creates management business
Neil Emsley, former managing director of SCA Timber Supply, has established his own business – Efficient Management Solutions Ltd.
Ridgeons continues support for air ambulance
Timber and builders merchant Ridgeons raised £6,000 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) last year. Ridgeons will continue to support the charity in 2014.
Obituary – Bill Allan
Mr Allan began his career in the timber industry by joining James Donaldson & Sons when he left school. He started work on the same day as George Donaldson, father of the current chairman and chief executive, Neil Donaldson, which began a lifelong friendship.
Obituary – Joe Inzani
Joe Inzani, managing director of Lawsons timber and builders merchant, died on Christmas morning after a car accident the previous day.
SCA Timber Supply creates jobs at Melton site
SCA Timber Supply has made several appointments at its new processing facility at Melton on Humberside.