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Clear wood-based wrapping film wins New Wood competition
A clear packaging film made from wood pulp rather than plastic has won the New Wood competition.
Private investor Cairngorm swoops to acquire Arnold Laver
Private equity firm Cairngorm Capital has swooped to acquire UK timber industry giant Arnold Laver.
Stora Enso’s forest associate Bergvik Skog sells forestland in Latvia
Bergvik Skog AB, a Swedish forest holding company, has divested its ownership in its subsidiaries in Latvia where the company owned a total of 100,000 hectares of forestland.
Havwoods announces three senior roles
International wood flooring specialist, Havwoods Ltd has announced three appointments to the company: Mari Daly, European marketing manager, and business development managers, Philip Jones and Steve Clent.
Panel Agency Ltd acquires Grafton Boards Ltd
Kent timber and sheet materials agent Panel Agency Ltd has acquired the goodwill, trading name and assets of Grafton Boards Ltd.
TTF stages its first panels conference
The Timber Trade Federation’s inaugural UK Wood Panels Conference took place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on November 7.
German state makes bid for mandatory use of timber in public buildings
The German Sawmilling and Timber Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed a public timber construction initiative in Baden-Württemberg.
TTJ announces Wood and Wellness conference
TTJ is to hold a major conference on wood’s role in the current trend towards health and wellbeing in the built environment.
Timber sector turns out in force for TTJ Awards
More than 400 people attended the annual TTJ Awards last Friday, with guest speaker and host Jo Caulfield providing the entertainment at new venue the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London.
TTJ Awards judged entry finalists vying for glory
Finalists in the TTJ Awards judged categories now only have 10 days before they find out if they have won.