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CP Timber posts pre-tax profits of £1.07m
UK hardwood importer and distributor CP Timber has posted annual pre-tax profits of £1.07m, according to a statement posted at Companies House in February.
German sawmilling sector welcomes restart of federal house construction stimulus programme
The German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the restart of a funding programme to stimulate the German house construction industry but criticizes the lack of funding and focus on sustainable building materials.
Beesley & Fildes adds specialist timber range
Builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has acquired part of Silva Timber, adding a specialist timber range to its portfolio and appointing two new employees.
TDUK releases UK timber product embodied carbon data
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Plywood industry converges on City of London for annual PCL dinner
About 120 plywood industry representatives and their guests gathered in the City of London recently for the much-anticipated annual dinner of the Plywood Club of London (PCL).
Timber trade converges on Bristol for annual WTTA dinner
The city of Bristol was awash with timber traders last Friday for the Western Area Timber Trades Association (WTTA) annual dinner, which also saw TV sports presenter Jason Mohammad provide lively entertainment.
Timber import volumes among positive market indicators for year ahead
Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.
EPF chairman to remain in role until successor can be found
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has confirmed that Martin Brettenthaler will remain chairman of the EPF while a successor is chosen.
Powerful new policy report shows path to net zero with timber
Timber Development UK (TDUK), in collaboration with Waugh Thistleton Architects, has released a study on policies from across the globe which encourage the use of timber in construction.
Government failure on MMC “predictable” says timber frame boss
The UK Government should have focused on tried and tested panelised build systems rather than a complex MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) approach, a leading timber frame industry executive has said after publication of new conclusions by the Government’s Built Environment Committee.