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Final chance to vote in UK’s TTJ timber industry awards

Who is going to be crowned this year’s TTJ Awards’ Timber Trader of the Year 2023?

Trade Fabrication Systems marks 25-years’ trading

Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS), a UK processor of wood-based panel products, celebrates 25 years of trading this month.

TDUK launches guide to understanding low carbon timber construction

Timber Development UK (TDUK) has launched a new guide to understanding options for timber construction.

Softwood imports resilient in first two months of 2023, says TDUK

Latest stats from Timber Development UK show softwood imports in the first two months of 2023 were up 2.4% compared to last year, with totals standing at 462,000m3 in February.

Mercer International grows its mass timber ambitions in North America

Mercer International Inc has cemented its position as a leading mass timber construction provider in North America by receiving court approval to acquire substantially all of Structurlam’s assets.

Pasquill invests further £3.6m in 2023

Leading UK trussed rafter manufacturer Pasquill is investing a further £3.6m in its sites this year.

Garnica promotes solution to Russian birch plywood shortage

Spanish plywood producer is attempting to woo European birch ply buyers with its alternative specie products in light of the sanctions on Russian products and shortages of birch ply.

National timber window frame recycling scheme started

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has joined forces with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and Community Wood Recycling to support timber window frame recycling across the construction industry.

Setra hosts 60-strong EU delegation at Nyby sawmill

An EU delegation comprising plant health officers has toured Setra’s facilities in Sweden.
Setra hosted 26 of the EU’s 27 member states – totalling 60 people – at the company’s Nyby facility.

CP Timber reaches 25-year milestone

Two times TTJ Hardwood Trader of Year winner (2021, 2022) CP Timber, is celebrating 25 years of business this year.