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Hardwood trade gathers in London
Around 180 people involved in the UK and international hardwood trade gathered together at the London Hardwood Club’s (LHC) New Year Lunch.
James Jones invests £7m in new I-joist line
James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced a new £7m I-joist line investment for its plant at Forres.
Joinery producers increasing investment despite slowing sales growth
The British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Joinery State of Trade Survey Q4 2017 has indicated that investment in product improvement and customer research is growing despite rising raw material costs and slowing sales growth.
Timbmet reorganisation leads to £4.6m loss
Timbmet’s pre-tax loss for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 was £4.6m.
Grenfell Tower probe officials attend Falcon Panel Products fire testing demo
Leading London Assembly and fire authority representatives working on the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire have attended a fire test conducted by Falcon Panel Products.
Administrators appointed at sawmiller James Callander
Administrators have been appointed to sawmiller James Callander and Sons Ltd, with 89 employees being made redundant.
BBC series highlights Scottish forestry sector
The Galloway forest, including the timber industry based there, is the focus of a new six-part BBC Scotland TV documentary being produced by Hollywood filmmaker Jack Warrender.
Norbord wins Jewson supplier award
Norbord Europe Ltd was presented with the Best Overall Supplier 2017 award by Jewson at Jewson Live in December, the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant show.
Lost timber cargo yet to make landfall in southern England
Timber cargo lost off the coast of Sussex on Boxing Day is still yet to come ashore.
Panels giant Arauco to acquire Masisa Mexico assets
South America based wood-based panel giant Arauco is to buy Masisa’s Mexican mills in a US$245m deal.