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James Latham becomes UK sole distributor for Honext
James Latham has become UK sole distributor for an alternative panel product made using waste from the pulp and paper industry.
Premier launches water repellent structural plywood
Premier Forest Products has launched a self-protecting structural plywood to save contractors time, money and effort.
Timber cargo ships burns off Sweden
A timber cargo ship registered in Liberia – the Almirante Storni – is on fire close to Vinga, an island in the archipelago of Gothenburg.
Timber industry well positioned to meet demand in 2022, says TTF
More than 3.32 million m3 of timber and panel imports were imported in Q3 2021, as the market achieves greater balance between supply and demand after nearly a year of record imports, says the Timber Trade Federation (TTF).
Competition body says Grafton’s sale of merchanting business to Huws Gray may reduce competition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that the sale of Grafton Group’s traditional merchanting business to Huws Gray may result in a substantial lessening of competition in one particular geographic area.
Major UK woodworking exhibition cancelled
Organisers of the UK’s largest woodworking event – the W Exhibition – have cancelled the upcoming show in February, citing the emergence of the new Omicron Covid variant as part of its reason for the decision.
James Latham sees business rebound strongly, but supply chain issues persist
UK timber products distributor James Latham has seen business rebound strongly in 2021 following an uncertain period of trading impacted by the pandemic in 2020.
TDUK kicks off new era in UK timber industry representation
A new era in UK timber industry representation dawned this week with the inaugural Timber Development UK AGM, bringing together the timber supply chain and specification community within the new body that merges the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and TRADA.
Major UK timber product industry events taking place this week
A string of major UK timber industry events are taking place this week, bringing distributors, merchants, importers and manufacturers together – some for the first time in 18 months.
North American panel producers join together in Climate Positive Now initiative
North American wood-based panels and surfacing producers are joining together under the Climate Positive Now banner to promote the sustainability benefits of decorative wood panels.