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Industry-wide Wood CO2ts less marketing campaign launched

An industry-wide campaign – Wood CO2ts less – has launched to encourage greater use of wood.

TTJ Awards voting closes today

Voting in the 24th annual TTJ Awards closes today (Friday July 10) at midnight.

Setra maintains full sawmill production

Swedish sawmiller Setra says COVID-19 is continuing to cause uncertainty but it has succeeded in maintaining full sawmill production without furloughing any employees.

Impra Wood Protection develops surface cleaner to help fight against Covid-19 spread

Impra Wood Protection has started production of a new hard surfaces disinfecting product in the UK to help in the fight against Covid-19.

Timber Trade Corona Cut Challenge closing in on £5,000 target

National Timber Group directors Peter Howarth and Richard Jarvis have already raised more than £4,000 for charity in the Timber Trade Corona Cut Challenge.

New TimberWorld branch opens

Arnold Laver TimberWorld has announced the opening of its new branch in Milton Keynes.

Medite SmartPly reports €207.4m annual turnover

Irish state forestry company Coillte says its Medite SmartPly wood-based panels manufacturing operations recorded a turnover of €207.4m in 2019, compared to €211.3m in 2018.

Coillte delivers strong 2019 results but warns on Covid-19 and timber availability

Irish state forester Coillte has posted strong 2019 financial results but warned that Covid-19, issues with approving felling licences and Brexit are impacting timber availability and economic performance this year.

Swedish fire-retardant wood specialist targets UK

Leading Scandinavian fire-retardant treatment specialist Woodsafe Timber Protection is making moves to establish itself in the UK.

TRA backs Boris to build, build, build

The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of a major investment in construction and infrastructure to help boost economic recovery.