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Bergs Timber returns to profit
Swedish sawmiller Bergs Timber AB effectively returned to profit in its latest three months of trading following a succession of red ink.
Dunster boosts garden buildings exports
Dunster House, a Bedford-based retail manufacturer of timber garden buildings, has opened a new export partnership in Sri Lanka, the 19th market to be created since breaking into international sales two years ago.
Clearwood revival aimed at Cornish roots
A revived Clearwood timber windows and doors company is set to open a new showroom a year after relaunch to promote its brand.
NZ becomes world’s largest softwood log supplier
New Zealand is now the world’s largest supplier of softwood logs, providing more than 20% of global trade on the back of huge exports to China.
Grafton buys Beaumont Forest
Grafton Merchanting GB says it will invest in Beaumont Forest Products following its acquisition of the business.
Snows gets into festival sprirt
Snows Timber hit the festival trail this year, starting in its own backyard in Glastonbury.
TTF takes issue with BBC programme
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has taken issue with a BBC television programme that gave the impression that UK mahogany imports were a driver of deforestation and illegal logging in Peru.
Vollmer sharpens machine range
Vollmer has extended its range of automatic saw sharpening machines with the Loroch PowerStar 850.
Council steers road talks
The roads minister has met local authority and timber industry figures in Northumberland who are lobbying for improved transport links.
Pellet deal opens up market
RusForest has agreed a long-term contract to supply wood pellets to European co-fired power plants.