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OSB mills prepare to launch FR boards
UK and Irish OSB manufacturers Norbord and SmartPly are bringing new fire-retardant OSB products to the market to help timber frame manufacturers provide more fire safety options during the construction phase of projects.
Clifford Jones logs on to woodburner craze
The fashion for installing woodburning stoves has led Clifford Jones Timber to invest £100,000 in a log-splitting plant.
W14 builds momentum on improving economy
The W14 woodworking technology exhibition is already 90% booked eight months before the show, as machinery and components suppliers invest on the back of an improving economy.
Ten-25 announces new MD
Long-serving Ten-25 Software managing director Norman Symcox is stepping down from the position this month and will be succeeded by current product development director Ian Oldrey.
FEFPEB welcomes CEI-Bois role
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has welcomed the appointment of one of its executive committee members as the new chairman of CEI-Bois.
Wolseley UK appoints finance director
Marc Ronchetti has been appointed finance director of Wolseley UK.
TTBS beneficiaries give thanks
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society has been inundated with telephone calls and written messages of thanks for the help it gives beneficiaries throughout the year and especially at Christmas.
Ainslie runs again
Two years ago Keith Ainslie, sales manager at James Jones and Sons Ltd, ran the Edinburgh Marathon in memory of friend and well-known industry figure Steve Jones. Thanks to the generosity of friends, colleagues, James Jones and its customers, and TTJ readers, Mr Ainslie raised an impressive £5,400 for Cancer Research UK.
Rowlinson Timber adds to sales team
Rowlinson Timber has added to its sales team with the appointment of three new members of staff.
A Christmas message from the Timber Trades Benevolent Society
Firstly, a huge “thank you” to all of you for your continuing and loyal support for the TTBS and the work that we do to assist the less fortunate from our industry.