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Firedoor producer Sentry named one of UK’s fastest growing businesses
Fire safety and security doorsets manufacturer Sentry Fire Safety Group has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.
Sykes Timber in major retrofit of headquarters building
UK timber merchant and distributor Sykes Timber has received permission to re-design its headquarters building with extensive use of timber products.
Plywood showcase held at Tilbury
Timber traders were invited to the Port of Tilbury last week for a Malaysian rubberwood plywood showcase held by Plaut International and its manufacturing supplier Hok Lai.
Arauco’s composite panel division saw sales decrease in Q4, 2023
The wood-based panels division of global forestry and wood products company Arauco saw sales volumes decreases in Q4, 2023 by 5.4%.
Homag and Luli Wood strike strategic agreement
Chinese panel product giant Luli Wood Industry has a new strategic partnership agreement with German woodworking manufacturer Homag Group.
TDUK partners with Carrefour du Bois
Timber Development UK (TDUK), the UK’s largest trade association for the timber supply chain, is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities.
James Latham expects annual sales for 2023-24 to be close to previous financial year
Leading UK timber products distributor James Latham says it expects its annual sales for 2023-24 to very similar to the previous financial year.
Latest TDUK stats show timber import volumes fall at start of 2024
The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
New research centre for developing fire-resistant wood opens
A new fire and research centre for testing and development of fire-resistant wood has opened in Sweden.
TTJ Awards 2024 voting to go live
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.