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US and Vietnam reach agreement on addressing illegal wood
The US has decided against taking trade action against Vietnam after investigating illegal harvesting and trade of illegal timber in the country.
Harlow Bros Holdings announces plans for employee-owned trust
Timber merchant and engineered timber systems producer Harlow Bros is to see an overhaul of its ownership structure which will put employees at the heart of the business.
Myers Group acquires Baildon timber and plans £500,000 site investment
A Bradford timber business is to receive £500,000 of investment after a £1m acquisition of the company by building supplies group the Myers Group.
WPA 2021 Awards and Conference hit the mark
Now in their seventh year, the Wood Protection Association (WPA) Awards and Conference have become a popular annual event, which showcases wood protection technology as a relevant and vital part of the timber industry, whilst keeping members abreast of latest developments
Cairngorm Capital merges Grant & Stone and IBMG
Cairngorm Capital Partners has merged two of its builders merchants portfolio companies – Grant & Stone Group with the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG).
Arnold Laver crowned Timber Trader of the Year at 2021 TTJ Awards
About 250 UK timber industry representatives gathered in central London last Friday at the TTJ Awards to see Arnold Laver crowned Timber Trader of the Year.
North East plans summit on materials shortage crisis
A North East emergency summit has been organised to address to the deepening “materials shortage crisis” in the construction industry.
Huws Gray continues acquisition trail
The acquisition trail of Wales-based builders merchant Huws Gray continues with two-branch TBS Building Supplies being the latest acquisition.
TTJ Awards set for lift off on September 17
The TTJ Awards will be the first major UK timber industry event to return as a physical event when it is held in central London on September 17.
Lavers team helps park home manufacturer
When an industry shortage of plywood threatened to compromise Tingdene Homes’ ability to deliver their customers’ dream homes, the team at Arnold Laver Oldbury were brought onboard to coordinate a solution which ultimately is saving Tingdene £200,00 a year.