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Robots in the frame for timber construction
Researchers in Germany are developing a robotic prefabrication system for lightweight timber construction aimed at the building industry.
Vollmer sharpens operation after turnover boost
Tool machining specialist Vollmer UK has reported business up by more than a third and is about to embark on a major refurbishment project.
Salvage plans for national forest timber
An estimated one billion bd ft of fire-ravaged timber could be salvaged from the Yosemite Rim where fires devastated large areas of Sierra Nevada this summer .
Swedish exports continue decline
Swedish exports of sawn and planed softwood were down 2% by volume in July, compared with a year before.
Parquet market steps on the brake
Demand for parquet flooring in Europe has continued to deteriorate with most countries reporting worsening or static business.
UPM expands sawmill bio heating
A new bio heating plant that uses bark for heat energy generation has been commissioned at the UPM Korkeakoski sawmill in Finland.
Plain sailing for TMJ Interiors
Taylor Made Joinery Interiors was placed in two classes in the 26th Little Britain Challenge Cup in Cowes.
Howarth buys Northern Timber
Howarth Timber has completed the purchase of Brighouse-based Northern Timber for an undisclosed sum, extending its branch network to 28 sites.
Indonesia signs FLEGT VPA
Indonesia today signed its Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) under the EU’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Action Plan (FLEGT), with the ultimate aim of supplying FLEGT-licensed timber that will automatically satisfy the legality requirements of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
Sawmill back in business after fire
John Gordon and Son was back in business the morning after a fire that damaged up to 30% of the building along with machinery at the Nairn sawmill and timber processing site.