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Russian Ilim group first to receive European Legal Source Certificate
Ilim group became the first company in Russia to receive the European Legal Source certificate. It will allow Ilim to access the European market without additional confirmation of the legality and compliance of the raw materials.
Register with the Forestry Commission to move wood within the UK and EU
The law has changed which means businesses may have to register and be authorised with the Forestry Commission to continue moving wood, wood products and bark.
Pacific Rim Wood wins prestigious award from Indonesian government
Pacific Rim Wood, UK sales agents timber products from Indonesia, have been presented with the Primaduta Award by the Indonesian Government in recognition of its commitment to continuously develop products from Indonesia.
Sparky young forester among award winners at Confor dinner
A trainee forester who inspires young people to consider careers in the “exciting and awesome” industry was among the winners at Confor’s expanded awards dinner.
Experts address acoustics and wellbeing in modern buildings
The masterclass hosted by Quiet Mark focused on the effects of noise on health – and its impact on construction – took place at London’s Business Design Centre featuring a series of TED-style talks given by experts.
Patents granted for Qwood composite bead
Oldham based Quantum Profile Systems Ltd has been granted patents for its Qwood 8mm clip-in parting bead and 20mm clip-in staff bead for sash windows.
Louise Polston to chair BMF London & South East Region
Louise Polston, commercial director of Alsford Timber, is to chair the BMF’s London & South East Region. Louise, who will be formally elected to the role at the Region’s next meeting in June, is the first woman to hold this position.
Södra builds biomethanol plant to utilise forest biomass
Södra has built the world’s first plant for commercial biomethanol, a sustainable fuel from forest biomass, at Södra’s pulp mill in Mönsterås, Sweden. The first delivery will go to Emmelev to use in its biodiesel production.
WTT, Tweddle Engineering and MSL join forces to create WTM Group
The WTM Group will be a project engineering company focussed on marketing, engineering, sourcing and installing small and large wood treatment projects. It will also offer after sales services and involvement in new product developments.
UK Government announces ban on sale of ‘wet wood’ as fuel for domestic users
The burning of wet wood (wood that has been cut but not dried) and coal for domestic heating will be banned from 2021 as Government encourages use of less polluting fuels.