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New home registrations up 28% in 2013
New home registrations in the UK grew by 28% to 133,670 in 2013 (2012: 104,514), the highest level since the economic downturn began in 2007.
BWF membership grows 28% in 2013
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has shattered its membership target for 2013 by recruiting 157 new joinery manufacturing members for the year.
Peter Hindle to chair the BMF
Peter Hindle MBE will be the next chairman of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), taking up the position on April 2.
Timber targeting designers at London’s Surface Design Show
Several timber companies will be targeting architects, specifiers, designers and shopfitters at next week’s Surface Design Show at London’s Business Design Centre.
Obituary – Kevin Middleton
Kevin Middleton, joint managing director of builders merchant Buttle’s plc, died on January 21 after a long illness.
Timber ship owners plead guilty to safety breaches
The German ship owners of a timber vessel that ran aground on the Farne Islands have pleaded guilty to two safety breaches under merchant shipping laws.
Setra and SCA report better earnings
Swedish sawmillers Setra and SCA have both reported improved earnings on the back of increased volumes and prices.
Annual shoot hailed as best yet
Associated Timber Services and John Boddy Timber held their annual shoot at Ripley Castle on January 16, hailing it as the “best year yet”. The usual charity shoot will follow next season.
TTBS benefits from trades’ generosity
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society’s (TTBS) fund-raising efforts have been boosted by two events this month.
NMO gets FLEGT competent authority role
The National Measurement Office (NMO), the competent authority for ensuring UK compliance with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is taking on the same role for the EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licensing system.