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Automated cross-cut demand increases in the UK, says Daltons Wadkin
Daltons Wadkin has noted an increase in demand for automated cross-cut saws in the UK.
W Exhibition puts focus on new talent
This year’s W Exhibition and sister show Elements will continue their pledge to support and promote new talent in the furniture manufacturing industry.
Bookings bode well for Carrefour 2018
Stand space at France’s Carrefour International du Bois exhibition was fully booked by early December, a full month earlier than the last show in 2016.
TTBS appeals for industry support
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) is appealing for industry support on a number of aspects of its work.
Merchant talks housing during shadow chancellor visit
A London builders’ merchant has reminded shadow chancellor John McDonnell of the vital role played by merchants in supporting house construction and improvement work.
BWF prepares for annual Members Day
The British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Members’ Day will be held on June 13.
Oregon Timber Frame completes buy-out
Selkirk-based Oregon Timber Frame Ltd has completed a buy-out of its non-management shareholders, including the 15% stake in the business held by its largest external shareholder group, Archangel Investors.
BWF calls for national fund to fix and replace fire doors after Grenfell finding
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is calling on the government to
take action to ensure fire doors are installed as fit for purpose following reports that an undamaged door from Grenfell Tower had failed fire testing.
Greenpeace withdraws FSC membership
Greenpeace International has announced it will not renew its membership of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), having lost confidence that the certification body alone can guarantee forests sufficient protection.
Multimodal logistics exhibition to highlight disruptive technologies
The effects of disruptive new technologies in logistics will be high on the agenda at this year’s Multimodal, the UK and Ireland’s leading logistics and supply chain show, taking place on May 1-3 at Birmingham NEC.