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New dual leadership team at Fagus-GreCon
A new dual leadership teams has been formed at Fagus-GreCon in the form of Uwe Kahmann and Dr Michael Gawronski.
Grant & Stone acquires 3Counties Timber & Building Supplies
High Wycombe-based builders’ merchant group Grant & Stone Limited has announced its acquisition of 3Counties Timber & Building Supplies Limited (3Counties), marking a key step in its strategy to expand through a combination of acquisitions, new site development and organic growth.
Howarth Timber Group scoops Timber Trader of the Year in TTJ Awards
Howarth Timber Group was named TTJ Timber Trader of the Year 2020 at this year’s TTJ Awards last Friday (Sept 25).
TTJ Virtual Awards kicks off this Friday
The TTJ Awards 2020 will kick off this week – Friday, September 25 – and will be an opportunity for the wood product industries to unite, gather together in a safe online experience and celebrate excellence.
TTJ Virtual Awards kicks off next week
The TTJ Awards 2020 will kick off next week – Friday, September 25 – and will be an opportunity for the wood product industries to unite, gather together in a safe online experience and celebrate excellence.
Batten availability behind SR Timber’s lockdown growth
SR Timber is reporting year-on-year double-digit sales growth for the first half of 2020 – despite the UK being in lockdown from March 23 to the middle of May, when the government started easing restrictions.
Fire door manufacturer develops industry-first solution to ‘transform’ fire safety sector
A UK fire door manufacturer, supported by Made Smarter, has developed an industry-first solution to make safety inspections faster and more accurate, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Holmen acquisition of Martinsons gets green light
Holmen’s agreement to acquire Martinsons, one of Sweden’s leading players in sawn and processed wood products, has been given the green light by the Swedish Competition Authority.
Wood Awards 2020 shortlist revealed
Seventeen structures and nine product designs have been nominated for the Wood Awards 2020 shortlist.
Soil Association welcomes UK proposals on illegal deforestation
Soil Association Certification Forestry has welcomed UK government proposals to ensure supply lines are free from illegal deforestation.