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Disassociation of Danzer by FSC is widely criticised
The Forest Stewardship Council’s decision to suspend Danzer’s FSC certification over alleged breaches of its rules in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is drawing widespread criticism from the rest of the industry.
Postsaver forecasts trebling of sales in 2013
Postsaver, manufacturer of the timber post protective sleeve, has forecast a tripling of sales this year.
Luxury furniture manufacturer buys Stenner resaw
Daltons Wadkin has supplied a Stenner ST100R band resaw to one of the world’s most exclusive luxury furniture manufacturers – Clive Christian Furniture.
M&M Timber runs Agricised posts at full capacity
M&M Timber says production of its newly-launched Agricised fencing timber is now running at full capacity after what it calls an “unprecedented” wave of demand.
OSB “goal” for builders
Builders have just two more dates to show their football skills in the JOSB Done campaign’s Points on the Board competition in a bid to win £1,000 worth of tools.
UKTFA supports TTBS
Delegates at the UK Timber Frame Association’s annual general meeting last month donated £1,300 to the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS).
Stephen King appointed TTF president
Stephen King was appointed president of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) at the organisation’s AGM on June 12.
Sonae strikes North American deal for Woodforce technology
Panel producer Sonae Indústria’s Woodforce licence (wood fibre technology for polymer reinforcement) has been extended to North America.
Selco expands again in London
National building supplies and tool hire merchant Selco opened its 18th Builders Warehouse in the London area on June 3.
Canfor buys major southern yellow sawmiller
Canadian sawmiller Canfor Corporation is buying major US southern yellow pine producer Scotch & Gulf Lumber for C$80m.