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Students dive into new workshops
Daltons Wadkin has re-equipped the new purpose-built workshops at Lakes College in Workington, West Cumbria.
Wyckham Blackwell expands into German-style ultra prefabrication
Wyckham Blackwell’s timber frame business is taking a lead from Germany and Austria by expanding into fully-finished wall sections complete with services.
James Jones duo make the grade
Two staff members at James Jones & Sons’ software and IT team recently received their academic qualifications.
Setra mill invests in automated sorting
Swedish sawmiller Setra has signed an order with C Gunnarssons Verkstads AB (CGV) to buy automated sorting equipment for its Färila sawmill.
Welsh sawmiller updates resawing facilities
West Wales sawmiller James Davies has partnered with Stenner in an update of its resawing capabilities.
Homag investment gives Contour leading edge
An edgebander investment at Nottingham bedroom furniture manufacturer Contour Furnishings has allowed the company to offer a wider variety of designs.
Confor’s new communication generation
Stefanie Kaiser has joined Confor as its new communications manager. Already in post, Ms Kaiser will work alongside Jane Karthaus in Forestry & Timber News and e-news roles, until taking over when Ms Karthaus retires at the end of January 2014.
Canfor toasts acquisition
Canadian forest products giant Canfor has completed a phased deal to buy Scotch & Gulf Lumber, a US family-owned sawmill based in Alabama.
China leads demand for woodchips
China has passed Japan as the world’s largest importer of hardwood chips as the country’s demand for paper continues to rise.
TPB homes in on Challow
Challow Timber Structures, part of Severn Valley Woodworks, has become an official provider of timber structures to Truro Portable Buildings (TPB) to meet demand for garden accommodation.