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Obituary – Michael Garwood
Michael Garwood, a well-known figure in the UK timber trade, died on October 17.
JELD-WEN makes management appointments
JELD-WEN has expanded its management team with the appointment of two senior members of staff.
ITW Industry’s Christmas elves
ITW Industry staff have become Christmas elves by donating toys to a children’s charity instead of exchanging of cards.
NMO praises timber industry on EUTR implementation
Timber traders are on the whole taking the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) seriously eight months since the law came into force, according to the head of the UK enforcement team charged with policing the regulation.
Tulipwood provides form and function
American tulipwood has been used in the refurbishment of a former Victorian warehouse in west London.
US hardwood eco profiles set to launch
Within months, US hardwoods will become the first timber type, or even the first commercial manufacturing or construction material, with the potential to have a comprehensive environmental profile with each consignment.
Grant funding seals EPS’s expansion plans
Funding from Scottish Enterprise is allowing a Scottish sawmill tooling specialist to expand, including moving to a new site and doubling its workforce.
Honours even in metal-web joist patent dispute
The metal-web joist patent dispute between MiTek Industries and Wolf Systems has been resolved in The Hague, with both companies claiming to have secured positive outcomes.
Welsh wood proves fit for building purpose
Turnout from across the construction and timber sectors for an open day at the Coed y Brenin forest visitor centre highlighted growing interest in building with Welsh softwood and using the Dowellam solid timber panel system, according to partners behind the £1.2m project.
Grown in Britain Week becomes annual event
The success of the inaugural Grown in Britain (GiB) week has prompted organisers to plan a bigger and even better event next year.