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Obituary: Derek Fletcher
The timber trade has been paying tributes to one of its longest-serving members who died recently – Derek Fletcher of DHH Timber.
Lathams moves to address lack of carbon understanding in industry
UK timber products distributor James Latham has launched a new carbon initiative which gives its wood products a combined score based on carbon footprint and “locked in” carbon.
Forestry Commission act on new tree disease found in Cornwall
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC) and Forest Research (FR) identified the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in a woodland in Cornwall.
BMBI reports continued strong year-on-year growth
The latest report from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) reveals that builders’ merchants’ August value sales were 23.0% higher year-on-year, with timber & joinery products once again topping the list of best performing categories (+51.5%).
TTJ softwood market update: market hits the buffers
After a long run starting in April 2020 of steadily increasing prices fed by softwood shortages and strong demand, the UK trade appears to have hit the buffers with several ports filled to capacity, writes TTJ’s Softwood Specialist.
Softwood supply finally catching construction demand, says TTF
More than seven million m3 of timber and panel products were imported by the UK between January and July 2021, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Market Statement.
Anglo-French venture targets global expansion in timber treatment market
Two leading UK and French companies have joined forces to secure global contracts for the supply of specialist timber treatment and preservation equipment.
CPA vaccine mandate survey shows panel industry concerns
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.
BSW Timber acquired by Binderholz
BSW Timber Ltd, the UK’s major integrated forestry and sawmilling group, has been acquired by Binderholz. The deal is subject to normal closing conditions and approval from the Austrian Competition Commission and UK Financial Conduct Authority.
View the TTJ Awards 2021 highlights on YouTube
All photos and video highlights from the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards 2021 are available on the TTJ Awards website.