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Obituary: Ken Sewell
The death occurred recently at Darenth Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent of Kenneth (Ken) Sewell.
BSW Timber expands product offering
UK sawmiller BSW Timber is expanding its fencing and landscaping product portfolio with the introduction of a new range of composite decking.
Grenfell effect highlighted by TTF president at annual dinner
A lively Timber Trade Federation (TTF) annual dinner on March 7 saw about 320 industry representatives converge on central London venue 8 Northumberland Avenue.
Confor welcomes Forestry Bill
Confor has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s backing of the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Bill, including the decision not to implement a single forest agency in Scotland.
Glennon Brothers welcomes minister
Glennon Brothers welcomed minister Pat Breen, and Mark Hanniffy, consul general of Ireland to Scotland, to its Windymains site, as part of a celebration of St Patrick’s Day.
Gibbs & Dandy rewards customer service
Gibbs & Dandy has recognised its staff’s contribution to the business for 2017 through an awards scheme.
FCS scotches media sensationalism over disease threat to Scottish Sikta spruce
Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) has scotched media “sensationalism” of a threat to the country’s timber industry after discovery of tree disease phytophthora ramorum in Scottish Sikta spruce.
UK trussed rafter sector AGM re-scheduled after snow cancellation
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM has been re-scheduled for May 10 after the event had to be cancelled on March 1 because of severe weather.
Hunt Brothers celebrates 104 years of global growth
UK timber agent Hunt Brothers is celebrating 104 years of global growth and annual timber orders of 10,000 tonnes.
Merchant makes first acquisition in Surrey
Independent builders’ merchant DW Nye has acquired Fixings and Powertool Center in Redhill, Surrey.