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St Andrews Timber expands in Edinburgh
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies Ltd has secured a new unit at its Prestonfield Park Site, Edinburgh, allowing it to hold more stock for trade and retail customers.
Scotts appoints project manager
Joinery manufacturer and timber buildings specialist Scotts of Thrapston has appointed Bryn Lee as project manager.
London joinery fined £24,000 for safety failings
London joiner and shopfitter Sunbeam Wood Works Ltd has been fined £24,000 for safety failings.
Bergs Timber invests €27m in new line
Swedish sawmiller Bergs Timber AB is in investing €27m in a new saw line at its Mörlunda mill.
UPM CEO elected to FFIF chair
Jussi Pesonen, president and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation, has been elected chairman of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) for 2014.
New board of directors at Acimall
Lorenzo Primultini, president of Primultini, has been elected president of Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers’ association Acimall.
Trade should capitalise on Wood Awards publicity
Timber suppliers to winning and highly commended entries in this year’s Wood Awards say the industry should capitalise even more on the publicity and credbility the event generates for use of timber in construction and furniture.
Travis Perkins backs Grown in Britain with boost to home-grown timber stocks
Travis Perkins is increasing the profile and volume of UK timber and wood products in its outlets as part of its support for the Grown in Britain campaign.
Homag machinery orders gather pace
The world’s largest woodworking machinery manufacturer Homag Group has signalled confidence in the woodworking technology market after reporting increased third quarter sales and profits.
Xylexpo finds strength in Biesse’s return
Italian woodworking technology exhibition Xylexpo has been given a massive boost by industry giant Biesse, which has confirmed it will return to the show in 2014.