All articles by Rachakatla Srinivas

Rachakatla Srinivas

UPM named most innovative company at ethical awards

Finnish forest products company UPM has been named “most innovative company” at the 2012 Ethical Corporation Awards for a string of innovations including creating the world’s first biodiesel from wood raw material.

Pritchard joins NorDan as regional director

High performance timber window and door manufacturer NorDan UK Ltd has appointed Jason Pritchard as regional director in its Gloucester office.

Timberwolf rewards loyalty

As part of a new marketing initiative, Suffolk-based chipper and shredder expert Timberwolf has awarded a life-changing prize to one of their loyal customers.

Tomorrow’s Garden City is timber frame feast

Three different types of timber frame systems have been used to build 60 units in an £8m flagship housing scheme in Letchworth.

Lathams posts 10.4% annual sales increase

James Latham plc has recorded a 10.4% growth in annual sales to £143.6m (2011: £130.1m) for the financial year ended March 31.

Timber trade responsible sourcing levels improve further

The UK timber trade is pushing its responsible sourcing levels still higher, according to a new report.

BSW makes Easi brand visible on UK roads

BSW Timber has unveiled new “Timber Made easi” branding on 10 delivery lorries.

FSC recognition for teak plantation

Indonesian forestry company Perum Perhutani, the world’s largest teak producer, has achieved its third FSC certification of the year and the fifth in the past eight months.

Carrefour attracts 10,000

France’s leading timber show Carrefour International du Bois this year saw visitor numbers remain stable at 10,000.

Westframe’s first floor cassette project in masonry housing market

Timber frame manufacturer Westframe has completed its first timber floor cassettes contract in the residential masonry build market.