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Last chance to enter TTJ Awards’ judged categories
Companies have their last opportunity to enter the TTJ Awards 2018, with the judged awards entry deadline being extended to August 17.
Bradfords acquires Solo
Bradfords Building Supplies has announced the acquisition of Archmartin Ltd, trading as Solo Building Supplies.
Norbord’s European division reports “best results ever” in Q2
Norbord’s European operations recorded a more than doubling of EBITDA year-over-year in Q2 to US$21m, reflecting robust markets.
GP Wood starts plans to rebuild fire hit Lissarda mill
Irish sawmiller GP Wood has initiated plans to rebuild its plant in Lissarda, which was badly damaged by a major fire on July 13.
B&Q reinforces commitment to kitchens/bathroom market by recruiting 800 new staff
DIY retailer B&Q is reinforcing its further commitment to the kitchens and bathrooms market by commencing recruitment of 800 new staff for its showroom areas to help customers.
Travis Perkins reports solid merchant sales but challenging consumer business at Wickes
Travis Perkins (TP) has reported good sales growth in its merchant trade business but challenging conditions in its Wickes consumer business.
SCA Timber changes its name to SCA Wood
SCA has officially changed its business name from SCA Timber and will now be called SCA Wood.
Wood Awards 2018 shortlist unveiled
Twenty exceptional buildings across the UK have been nominated for the Wood Awards 2018 shortlist.
Report backs further moves towards off-site construction
An important House of Lords report has backed greater use of offsite construction (OSM), declaring that the UK construction sector’s business models are “no longer appropriate”.
Setra reports H1 growth in profit
Swedish wood products producer Setra has reported an operating profit of SKr233m (2017 H1: Skr90m) for the first half of 2018.