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Ecobuild: project certification promoted
Timber certification bodies had a strong representation at Ecobuild, with PEFC, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) all showcasing their services on one stand.
Ecobuild: Russell makes an entrance
A pair of beautiful glazed oak double doors made a statement on Russell Timber Technology’s stand.
Ecobuild: Austrian high speed build
The world of high-speed construction using Austrian timber frame technology played across a large TV screen on EBS Elk Ltd’s stand.
Ecobuild: JJ Smith focuses on waste
JJ Smith & Co (Woodworking Machinery) has exhibited at Ecobuild every year, and this year the focus was on pellet machinery.
Churchill & Sim set for growth
Softwood agent Churchill & Sim International Ltd has reported a successful first year’s trading, following the brand’s reemergence after the 2011 closure of the UCM Timber plc, and also announced that major development at its leading Siberian supplier could lead to more of its timber coming to the UK.
Home-grown sawn timber sector bucks recessionary trend
The UK softwood sawmilling market is one of few industry sectors to register solid growth in the last few years, according to Confor.
Date set for mountain bike challenge
This year’s Forest Products Mountain Bike Challenge is scheduled for June 20.
The event, which is sponsored by UPM Tilhill, will be held at Coed Llandegla Forest in Wales.
ETTF monitors EUTR trade impact
The first in a series of statistical reports to help monitor the impact of the EU Timber Regulation on trade flows has been released by the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF).
Daltons Wadkin installs first Nimac
Daltons Wadkin has installed its first Greek-made Nimac beam saw.
Brazil tropical wood exports down, pine up
Tropical sawn timber export volumes from Brazil fell 16% in January to 25,000m3, compared to the same month in 2012, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).