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Residential continues gains in construction
Housebuilding continues to drive the upswing in UK construction with the residential sector increasing its share of new contracts by a further 7% in July.
Plans for new EUTR plywood testing
A new testing service to evaluate plywood to meet the EU Timber Regulation may be introduced by BM TRADA.
Anger at pallet insect health claim
The pallets industry has dismissed demands by the GMB union, which represents employees at Amazon, to conduct an urgent risk assessment into insect infestation in packaging wood used to import products into its UK warehouses.
SCA strengthens teams
SCA Timber Supply UK has made four appointments to its management and business development teams.
James Jones JJI-joist expansion programme under way
A surge in orders in the second half of 2013 and the first few months of 2014 has prompted James Jones & Sons to forge ahead with its capital investment programme at its JJI-Joist manufacturing plant in Forres, Morayshire.
TTF and BWF move towards closer relationship
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF) have sent out a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for consideration by their respective members, proposing the formation of a joint company headed by a single chief executive.
Housebuilding buoys UK timber demand
The UK’s timber imports have continued to increase, reflecting improving activity in the housebuilding sector.
Accsys Technologies’ revenue rises
Accoya modified wood manufacturer Accsys Technologies plc has reported a 29% increase in revenue in the second quarter.
Timber company fined £15k over worker’s injuries
Jon Walker Timber Products has been fined after an employee was run over by a forklift truck.
Crowning glory
Bespoke specialist Handrail Creations stamped its mark on an unusual project to create an oversize pillar box for an airport retail display.