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Setra records SEK22m operating loss in Q3
Swedish wood product manufacturing giant Setra says challenging market conditions has led to a SEK22m operating loss in Q3.
Cairngorm Capital acquires Chandlers and forms Independent Builders’ Merchant Group
Cairngorm Capital has continued its acquisition strategy in the builders merchant sector by acquiring southeast-based Chandlers Building Supplies Ltd.
European wood flooring consumption presents mixed picture in 2019
Wooden floor markets in France, Germany and Spain registered slight improvements during the first half of 2019, according to the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).
Saint-Gobain Offsite Solutions Awards launched
The Saint-Gobain Offsite Solutions Awards (OSS) has been launched to celebrate industry success across the group brands of International Timber, Pasquill, Roofspace Solutions and Scotframe.
Sentry Doors celebrates 30 years
Specialist fire door-set manufacturer Sentry Doors celebrated its 30th birthday earlier this month, following a year of many changes and achievements.
Swedish wood style wows design fair visitors
While glulam was featuring at King’s Cross during the London Design Fair, Swedish designers showcased their designs in a temple-like Swedish pavilion clad in factory-finished white oiled Swedish pine.
Glulam sculpture speaks sustainable wood to Londoners
Two 5.5m interactive sculptures made from PEFC-certified Douglas fir glulam greeted Kings Cross, London commuters between September 13-22 as part of the London Design Festival.
TRA reaches out to regional roofers
A series of free regional events for the roofing and housebuilding industries is starting this month, focusing on the latest advice on Brexit, the CE marking of construction products post-Brexit, and new technical guidance on the manufacture of trussed rafters, spandrel and gable panels and related structures.
Latest builders merchant sales stats show increased sales
Total builders merchants sales in July were up 2.9% in value compared with the same month last year, according to the latest update from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI).
Sawmiller listed among fastest growing companies
Independent home grown sawmiller A&J Scott Ltd has been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies across the North East.