All articles by Rachakatla Srinivas
Rachakatla Srinivas
Obituary – Ron Vickers
Ron Vickers, who had a long career in the timber industry, has died. He was 86.
Administrators fear joinery firm may close
Administrators have warned that a Midlands joinery firm may be forced into liquidation if a buyer is not found soon.
Poland remains top European parquet flooring producer
New figures show that Poland maintained its position as Europe’s leader of parquet floor production in 2011.
Arauco to buy Flakeboard for US$242m
Arauco’s agreement to purchase Flakeboard for US$242.5m will see it become the largest panel producer by volume in America (North & South America) and the third largest in the world.
UK timber and panel imports up 3.7% in first quarter
UK first quarter imports of the main timber and panel products were 70,000m3 (3.7%) higher than a year ago, according to the Timber Trade Federation.
Beaumont adds to fleet
Beaumont Forest Products has added three new trucks to its delivery fleet – two 16-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego 1624 trucks and the company’s first Japanese Fuso Canter.
Indonesian forestry minister visits James Latham
Indonesia’s forestry minister Zulkifli Hasan has dropped into James Latham plc as part of delegation in the UK to learn about the London 2012 Olympics timber purchasing policy.
Global sawlog price index falls 9%
A near 9% fall in the global sawlog price index was recorded in the first quarter, according to the latest report from Wood Resource Quarterly.
Bellway records buoyant spring selling season
National housebuilder Bellway has reported resilient demand throughout the spring selling season.
Saint-Gobain to acquire Celotex
Saint-Gobain has signed an agreement to acquire leading UK insulation manufacturer Celotex Group Ltd.