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UK homegrown sector lobbies minister on log supply/pricing crisis
About 30 representatives across the UK homegrown timber industry met in Edinburgh with Scottish minister Fergus Ewing on Monday to discuss the current log supply/price crisis gripping the sector.
Plywood sector parties in London
Around 135 people attended the Plywood Club of London’s Annual Dinner in London on February 2.
Scotline to add ninth owned vessel
Essex-based shipping line and terminal operator Scotline Ltd has signed a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes Group BV to build its ninth owned vessel.
Strong panels markets boost Norbord earnings
Panel producer Norbord has posted record earnings in 2017 for its worldwide business.
UPM plywood division in record 2017 performance
UPM’s plywood business achieved a record high performance in 2017, the Finland-based forest products giant said in its annual results.
DTE plans major role in UK glulam sector
Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has set its sights on becoming the UK’s market leader in the design and supply of secondary processed glulam.
TTJ Awards moves to InterContinental London Park Lane
The TTJ Awards will be moving to London’s Park Lane this year, with the InterContinental Hotel hosting the September 21 event.
UK new home registrations grow 6% in 2017
UK new home registrations were up 6% in 2017, according to NHBC’s latest bulletin.
Bergs Timber to acquire Norvik’s Baltics and UK timber operations
Bergs Timber has revealed plans to acquire Norvik Timber Industries’ (NTI) operations in the Baltics and the UK.
BWF urges Government for new approach following Carillion failure
British Woodworking Federation CEO Iain McIlwee has called on the government to develop a structured and more consistent legislative process to deal with market failures in the wake of Carillion entering liquidation.