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Builders’ merchant sales grow
Latest builders’ merchant sales stats show sales were up 8.8% in April compared with the same month a year ago.
UK and EU paint and coatings industry united ahead of Brexit talks
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) and CEPE (the European association representing paints and inks) have pledged to continue their close working relationship beyond Brexit.
First UK MSc on Timber Architectural Design and Technology introduced
Edinburgh Napier University has introduced an MSc on Timber Architectural Design and Technology – the first programme of its kind in the UK.
Wood panel industry APPG reformed at Westminster
An expert working group on the contribution of one of the UK’s wood panel manufacturing industries has been launched at an event in Westminster.
Global softwood lumber prices continue climb
Global softwood lumber prices continued their two-year climb in Q1 with the growth being higher in North America than in the Nordic countries, Russia and China, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
Accoya producer reports annual sales growth
Chemical wood modification group Accsys Technologies plc has reported an 8% growth in annual revenue and 7% increase in Accoya sales volumes to 42,676m3.
Joinery sector converges for BWF Members Day
Around 140 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members were urged about the need to create a wood culture in the UK at the federation’s annual Members Day.
Riding re-elected as UKFPA president
Frank Riding of Ridings Sawmills Ltd has been re-elected as president of the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA).
Compsite Prime helps reduce plastic waste
Composite Prime says its wood/plastic decking saves the equivalent of 10 million plastic bottles every six months going to landfill.
Pasquill wins environment award
UK roof truss giant Pasquill has won a prestigious Saint-Gobain Emerald Environment Award.