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Prameela vegi
Show puts timber on construction stage
Next week’s Timber Expo aims to spread timber’s message even wider, says Darren Richards, managing director of organiser Radar Communication
Sonae “frustrated” with MP as closure consultation continues
Sonae Industria (UK) has expressed further frustration with councillors and Knowsley MP George Howarth, despite gaining retrospective planning permission for its replacement flaker hall building at the Knowlsey chipboard factory.
Building on success
The Steico name is becoming increasingly well known in both merchant and housebuilder circles. Steico UK’s managing director Andy Moore reports on the company’s growing presence
Joiner’s Martin hat-trick
Sittingbourne-based joinery manufacturer FJ Williams has taken delivery of its third Otto Martin machine.
One-stop shop for rebuilt Carvers
A “builders village” is being planned as part of the reconstruction at the fire-ravaged Carvers Building Supplies in Wolverhampton.
NorDan beefs up service
A new regional office in Leeds serving the central belt of the UK is part of an expansion plans at window and door manufacturer NorDan UK, the company said.
Diamond league
TTJ news editor Stephen Powney joined Vollmer UK customers for the company’s PCD Days at its headquarters in Biberach
Ridgeons teams up again with Linde for materials handling solutions
Timber and builders merchants Ridgeons Ltd has made a £500,000 investment in fork lifts and sideloaders from Linde Material Handling.
Panel machinery investments
Panel producers in Brazil and South Africa are embarking on new investment plans to increase production volumes.
Walk out over log prices
Hundreds of workers walked out at Carter Holt in Australia to protest at high log prices, which strikers believe are in danger of putting people out of work.