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UK hardwood trade gathers in force at new venue
This year’s London Hardwood Club (LHC) New Year Luncheon on January 17 attracted its highest ever attendance – some 220 people.
Tilhill Forestry’s ground-breaking mental health first aid initiative
Tilhill Forestry, part of the BSW Timber Group, has launched an initiative to help safeguard the mental health of its workers by training several staff across the country with the ability to offer mental health first aid.
Woodshavings business opts for Mercedes-Benz trucks
Bristol-based Mendip Wood Shavings has taken delivery of two identical Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units from dealer group Rygor Commercials.
Dutch police seize allegedly ‘illegal’ Myanmar teak
In the first raid of its kind, Dutch police have seized a large quantity of Myanmar teak in the Netherlands circumvented through the Czech Republic in alleged contravention of EU Law.
German wood consumer group calls for more softwood planting
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Rohholz eV – the Working Group on Raw Wood Consumers – (AGR), a voluntary association of companies and associations of the raw wood processing industries in Germany and the neighboring countries has raised questions over the balance of softwood and hardwood in German forests.
Southern Grove unveils £33m timber-built canal side office development in Shoreditch
Southern Grove is only the second office developer to enter the area, following British Land’s purchase of its first home for the flexible workspace brand, Storey, in the same road.
Graham Heath Group closing its TFC Supplies business and exiting timber trade
Citing increased competition in the timber sector the company will be focussing its attention on the continued success of its larger businesses within the group: Graham Heath Construction; Graham Heath Equestrian Structures and Concrete Panel Systems.
Prentice Kitchens falls into administration
The family run business based in Tamworth, Staffordshire had been manufacturing bespoke kitchens since 1985 and was placed into administration on 20th December 2019.
Celebrating 100 years in business Arnold Laver opens its 17th Timber World branch in Surrey
The branch is located at Silverwing Industrial Estate in Croydon and will stock a wide range of timber and timber-related products. The company will also be holding a series of promotions and activities to celebrate the first month of opening.
Cre8 joinery planning for a big year ahead with factory expansion and appointment of a new director
Capitalising on a successful 2019 Cre8 Joinery and its partner company Washroom Washroom completed a 20% factory expansion of their head office which included a mezzanine area and dedicated new office space.