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Hardwood trade gathers for LHC New Year Luncheon in London
More than 200 members of the hardwood trade, spanning representation from the UK, Europe and North America, gathered for a successful London Hardwood Club (LHC) New Year Luncheon on January 26.
West Fraser cuts back US sawmilling operations due to high costs and poor demand
Canada-based forest products manufacturer West Fraser Timber Co Ltd has announced it will close its sawmill in Maxville, Florida and indefinitely curtail operations at its sawmill in Huttig, Arkansas by the end of January.
Trade Fabrication Systems receives CE certification to process Burnblock treated solid wood
Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS) has achieved CE certification (2412-CPR-1041-01) for the decorative coating of Burnblock fire-retardant impregnated wood products.
IJK and Abbey Woods rebranded under parent James Latham name
IJK Timber Group and Abbey Woods have officially adopted the James Latham parent company’s name.
2024 TTJ Awards to be held on September 20
The 2024 TTJ Awards is preparing to get up and running for another year, with September 20 being set as the date for the annual awards presentation lunch in London.
Essex timber merchant Timber Now closes
Essex timber merchant Timber Now Ltd has now closed after going into voluntary liquidation.
New CEO appointed at Swiss Krono
Former Norbord CEO Peter Wijnbergen will replace longstanding Swiss Krono CEO Martin Brettenthaler on February 1, after the latter decided to pursue a new career path.
Egger Group predicts market uncertainty
Egger Group closed the first half of its financial year with stable, yet reduced consolidated sales of €2.1bn.
Subsidiary of Stewart Milne Group follows parent into administration
Stewart Milne Homes Northwest England (Developments) has been placed in administration – the last part of the under-pressure group to have administrators appointed.
Timber industry organisations release statements following roofing batten ‘chemical burns’ allegations
Timber sector organisations Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) have released statements after a news story on Roofing Today outlined apparent incidents of builders receiving chemical burns and other health risks after handling treated roofing battens.