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TTF Softwood Conference discusses challenges for the industry
The 2020 TTF UK Softwood Conference in London attracted over 230 registered delegates to hear presentations from a range of experts covering different sectors and regions.
Accelerating Woodland Creation Conference switches to online-only format
The organisers of the Accelerating Woodland Creation Conference have decided to make the conference an online-only event due to possible coronavirus travel restrictions for delegates.
DW Nye acquires timber truss specialist TrussTec
Sussex based building merchants DW Nye Ltd has acquired TrussTec Limited in Berkshire which specialises in rafters and roof trusses.
PaintExpo postponed until later date in 2020
The organisers of PaintExpo, have decided to hold the trade fair for industrial coating technology at a later date in 2020 due to the coronavirus.
Greenbuild Conference & Expo to be held in Dublin
Organised by The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and now in its third year, Greenbuild Europe, will be held at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, from March 24-25 2020.
Stewart Milne Group increases apprenticeships
Stewart Milne celebrated Apprenticeship Week by reporting that apprentices now account for 5% of its workforce. The home builder and timber systems manufacturer has 39 apprentices across the group.
Border to demonstrate CounterAct software at NMBS
Border will be showing the latest developments to its integrated CounterAct software – dedicated to timber, roofing, plumbing, ironmongers and builder merchants – at the NMBS Exhibition.
TTJ Awards 2020 launches
The TTJ Awards 2020 has launched with the annual event set to take place on September 25 in London.
Coronavirus having widespread effect on timber industry
Timber distributors may be forced to draw up contingency plans for shipments. Major shows and events are being postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Investment and expansion continues for A&J Scott
Following the recent acquisition of the Chirnside Sawmill near Duns in the Scottish borders, A&J Scott also acquired a 25 acre plot adjacent to its main site near Alnwick in Northumberland.