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PTPG expands UK joinery empire by acquiring P&P Holdings Ltd
International wood products group Bergs’s subsidiary Performance Timber Products Group (PTPG) has acquired window and door company P&P Holdings Ltd.
UK construction product availability mostly good, says industry working group
Stock availability for most construction products, including timber, has been described as relatively good in a statement issued by the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group.
TTF issues warning of a scammer impersonating a construction company
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is warning of a scammer ordering significant amounts of timber by impersonating a construction company.
New ONS data points to 10% rate of UK house price inflation
Average UK house prices grew by 10% in the year to November, 2021, according to new data published by ONS.
SCM joins forces with Randek in global timber construction technology co-operation
Leading woodworking machinery manufacturer SCM is joining forces with Randek AB to build the future of timber construction.
First Desert Board branded date palm OSB produced by Al Talah
Al Talah Board from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has produced its first “Desert Board” branded OSB products made using recycled date palm tree waste.
Weinig Group launches €15m investment programme at subsidiary Holz-Her
Leading German woodworking machinery manufacturer Weinig Group is investing €15m in its Panel Processing division to promote its subsidiary Holz-Her.
Investigation ongoing into Scot Carrier collision
A man was remanded in custody following the collision before Christmas between the UK-registered Scot Carrier and the Denmark-registered Karin Hoej.
Covers celebrates 175 years of trading
Sussex-based Covers Timber & Builders Merchants will celebrate its 175th year of trading in 2022 with a range of special events.
Premier Forest Group forecasts 35% jump in annual turnover
Newport-based Premier Forest Group is predicting a 35% increase in annual turnover and a 130% growth in profits with just four months to go until the end of its financial year.