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Furloughing of staff in UK timber industry now widespread – TTF survey
More than 60% of Timber Trade Federation (TTF) members who responded to the federation’s coronavirus survey are now accessing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
Egger UK temporarily stops production at Hexham panel mill
Egger has implemented the controlled shutdown of its Hexham panel products production facility in response to the coronavirus situation.
James Latham refines contingency plans
Leading UK timber products distributor James Latham is continuing to refine its contingency plans as more information becomes available on the current coronavirus situation.
BWF suspends membership fees to support members
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has today announced that it will suspend membership fees for 12 weeks to support members through the COVID-19 crisis.
Nordic sawmillers reduce production in response to reduced UK demand
Several key Nordic softwood sawmillers have implemented production cutbacks in response to reduced UK demand for sawn timber.
Indonesians withdraw export legality licensing requirement
In a shock move, the Indonesian Ministry of Trade is pushing through a new regulation withdrawing the obligation on timber and wood products companies to provide legality assurance documentation with exports.
Merchants look for clarification after latest Government coronavirus statement
Builders merchants and DIY stores are currently assessing their positions following the government’s latest coronavirus update which seems to keep the door open for their continued operation.
Wood-based panels organisations remain vigilant over coronavirus
Wood-based panels representative organisations are remaining vigilant over the COVID-19 coronavirus, with both the North American-based Composite Panel Association (CPA) and European Panel Federation (EPF) making statements in recent days.
National Homebuilding & Renovating Show postponed
The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show has postponed the event, due to take place at the Birmingham NEC from 26-29 March, until July 2020 due to the Coronavirus.
Biesse Group implement Coronavirus strategy
With their HQ in Pesaro, Italy the Biesse Group has been forced to address the tightening of the restrictions aimed to help with the containment of the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.