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Conference highlights rise of UK timber
Holding the International Softwood Conference (ISC) in the UK proved a resounding success and underlined its importance as a softwood producer as well as a trader.
Merchants help schools plant trees
Builders merchants across the UK have planted trees in schools with SCA Timber Supply in celebration of FSC Friday.
DLH defends Liberian role after NGO attack
Global hardwood trader DLH has defended its role in Liberia after being accused of exporting illegal timber from the country by environmental group Global Witness.
Striebig proves sign of the times
A sign manufacturer whose products include large displays outside theatres in London’s West End has upped its sawing capacity by partnering with Swiss-vertical panel saw manufacturer Striebig.
RH Wilson (Lakes) Ltd acquired by new owners
New ownership has taken over the reins at Lake District-based high-end redwood importer and sawmiller RH Wilson (Lakes) Ltd.
Boise Cascade completes plywood mill acquisitions
US engineered wood and panels manufacturer Boise Cascade has completed the acquisition of two plywood factories.
Grown in Britain sows seeds for bigger wood economy
The connection the Grown in Britain campaign (GiB) is creating between sustainable forest management and commercial timber production will make the “sound of chainsaws in British woodland a positive thing”, environment secretary Owen Paterson said this week.
Illingworth Ingham goes solar
Solar panels at Illingworth Ingham’s Trafford Park mill will not only provide most of the power needed by its moulding and other processing equipment, but create new income from sales of excess electricity to the national grid.
Stenner completes mammoth Siberian project
Sawmill machinery manufacturer and distributor Stenner has completed the manufacture of a seven-saw MHS10 line for a Siberian customer.
Taylor Made Joinery Interiors’ CNC overhaul
An overhaul of CNC machining facilities has been completed by Ipswich-based Taylor Made Joinery Interiors.