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More businesses back future timber engineers
The number of timber industry and associated companies and organisations signed up to a new scheme to fund graduates through Edinburgh Napier’s University’s (ENU) timber engineering MSc degree has now reached 12 .
Truss firms opens second factory
Engineered timber products manufacturer Robinson Manufacturing has opened a new factory dedicated to roof trusses and spandrel panels.
Two bids made for Klenk Holz
Two bids have been submitted for one of Germany’s largest sawmillers, Klenk Holz.
TTJ Address Book & Buyer’s Guide 2014 under way
Updating is under way for the TTJ Address Book & Buyer’s Guide 2014 and the online version www.ttjbuyersguide.com.
Malaysian legality assurance system brochure out
A leaflet giving full information on the new Malaysian Timber Legality Assurance System (MYTLAS), launched in March to coincide with the introduction off the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is available now from the Malaysian Timber Council.
Solway delivers timber camping pods
Solway Timber Engineering has manufactured four unusual camping pods for a Lake District holiday park, using TR26 roof truss offcuts and locally-sourced timber.
James Donaldson Timber appoints commercial director
James Donaldson Timber Ltd has announced the appointment of Andrew Donaldson as commercial director, as of May 27.
Additional places for TTBS National Golf
The 2013 TTBS National Golf day on Friday July 5 at the Northumberland Golf Club, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle has a limited number of places still available.
Bellway focuses on timber sourcing
Conversations are understood to be taking place at national housebuilder Bellway plc about the sourcing of its CLS due to internal concerns over potential performance issues of home-grown Sitka spruce.
Burma timber legality guarantees still years away
Legality guarantees for Burmese hardwood are unlikely to be available until 2015, says the country’s timber sector.