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Homegrown timber sales index charts slowing of price growth
Latest available UK private sector homegrown timber sales figures from Bidwells demonstrates the trailing off of price increases.
New MD at David Salisbury
After a record-breaking 2018 for David Salisbury Joinery the company is pleased to announce the appointment of Wes Kangurs as its new managing director as part of the next phase of its development.
Schattdecor acquires US Coating Company
Wood based panels surfacing giant The Schattdecor Group has finalised the purchase of US Coating Company, of South Carolina.
M&M Timber faces temporary reduced output after fire
M&M Timber is facing 2-3 weeks of reduced output following a fire at its Clow’s Top production site near Kidderminster.
Fire at M&M Timber
Fire crews worked through the night on January 10 at M&M Timber’s Kidderminster site dealing with a fire in a wood processing plant.
Tricoya agreement could open way for modified wood panels in SE Asia
Accsys, the company behind Accoya modified wood, has announced that its subsidiary, Tricoya Technologies Limited (TTL), has entered into an agreement with PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) to potentially build an integrated acetic anhydride and Tricoya wood elements production plant in Malaysia.
Homegrown hardwood timber on the up
Grown in Britain’s latest pricing data for UK grown hardwood is showing across the board value increases for 2018.
ICC code changes to allow CLT construction up to 18 storeys
The International Code Council (ICC) has approved an entire package of 14 tall mass timber code change proposals which will see some CLT buildings allowed up to 18 storeys.
Stora Enso and FSC join forces in a strategic partnership
Stora Enso and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have signed an international partnership agreement establishing a long-term strategic collaboration to develop and promote sustainable forestry.
Administrators sell timber building firm to new owners
Administrators of Scottish timber building manufacturer Carbon Dynamic (Scotland) Ltd have managed to secure a sale of the company.