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German sawmillers call for action to curb log exports to China
Germany’s main sawmilling association has called for customs and tax changes to reduce the high volumes of logs being exported to China.
Transport fund receives boost
The Strategic Timber Transport Fund has received an increase in its budget for the second consecutive year.
Hardwood CLT structure to star at London Design Festival
Waugh Thistleton Architects, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and ARUP are collaborating to present ‘MultiPly’, a modular cross-laminated tulipwood pavilion in central London for the London Design Festival.
Alsford in Brexit softwood prices warning to Lib Dem leader
Alsford Timber has warned Lib Dem leader Vince Cable that the company may have to pay millions more upfront to buy European softwood if the UK Government does not secure mutually-beneficial customs’ arrangements before the United Kingdom leaves the EU in ten months’ time.
Xylexpo shows 2018 growth
Organisers of the Xylexpo woodworking technology show in Milan have reported a 2.1% growth in visitor numbers at this year’s show.
Automated roof truss production first
Finnish robotic automation and software technology company Trussmatic has developed the first fully automated wood roof truss production line in the world.
UK homegrown timber prices surge 30% in a year
Timber prices in the UK have soared by almost 30% in a year, according to newly-released figures.
BWF welcomes Hackitt Review
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has welcomed the recommendations of the Hackitt Review into the Grenfell Fire.
Scotframe moves to target more English self-build business
Scotframe has launched a permanent showroom and sales office at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon, as it targets a larger share of the English self-build housing market.
DTE in Hundegger investment
DTE Ltd has installed a Hundegger Turbo Drive for processing Truss components at its facility in Ashford, Kent.