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Further scrutiny for FSC Online Claims Platform
The FSC has published more detail on its review of the introduction and operation of its Online Claims Platform (OCP), following widespread trade concern over the administrative and cost burden it could create.
TTF puts £25,000 into timber engineering research
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has put £25,000 behind the Timber Industry Research Focus Group (TIRFG), the alliance between academia and industry dedicated to increasing UK timber engineering research. The hope is that the money will act as seed funding to generate considerably more.
Siempelkamp notches high annual sales
German panel product processing machinery manufacturer Siempelkamp has reported its third best sales figures in the history of the company.
BRE appoints non-executive chairman
BRE has appointed Chris Earnshaw as non-executive chairman of the group board.
Stewart Milne Timber Systems bolsters growth with north-west appointment
Stewart Milne Timber Systems has appointed John Cain to manage its business development activities in north-west England.
Homag buys Stiles Machinery Inc
Homag Group AG has acquired the largest woodworking machinery distribution and service operation in the US – Stiles Machinery Inc.
Rowlinson Timber appoints new MD
Rowlinson Timber is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Smith as managing director.
Traders hail prevention of timber “World in Action” moment
North-east timber traders have praised the industry’s responsible purchasing efforts in helping to head off a potential “World in Action moment” from a BBC investigative programme about illegal timber.
Kiln investment increases Vida mill capacity
Swedish privately-owned sawmiller Vida is investing SKr15m in additional drying capacity at its Hästveda sawmill.
Finewood makes management changes
Timber agent Finewood Marketing UK Ltd has appointed Chris Walton as managing director.