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AHEC ups Wood for Good funds
AHEC has confirmed an increase in its funding for Wood for Good, making it one of the most significant sponsors of the campaign.
Steico expands UK sales force
Engineered I-joists, wood fibre insulation and panel products supplier Steico UK has expanded its external sales force with the appointment of two sales specialists.
Confor welcomes new team member
Confor has appointed Andrew Heald to the temporary position of technical adviser on a range of forestry and timber issues, particularly certification.
Forest appoints new marketing manager
Forest Garden has appointed Andrew Bendall as marketing manager.
Places still available for TTBS National Golf day
There are still a few places available for the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society’s National Golf day on July 4.
GMB pay dispute at Metsä Wood
GMB union members at Metsä Wood UK are to be balloted for strike action.
New body formed as single timber sector voice
Moves to create a united, stronger timber industry voice are gathering momentum with an agreement to form a new body to focus on PR and lobbying work.
SCA Timber appoints new director
SCA Timber has appointed Tony Kenny as group procurement and supply chain director.
Timber trade criticises government’s Code for Sustainable Homes move
The timber industry has described the government’s decision to ditch the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) assessment standard on sustainable construction materials as “an utterly retrograde step”.
Construction sector output grows 5.4% in January
Construction industry output was up 5.4% in January compared to a year ago, according to the latest bulletin from the Office for National Statistics.