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WIS alert on fire
A Wood Information Sheet covering wood-based panel products and timber in fire has been produced by BM TRADA.
UK sawmill production remains on growth track
UK sawmill production grew by 5% to 3.6 million m3 in 2013, according to new statistics from the Forestry Commission.
BSW Timber extends reach in Wales and southern England
BSW Timber has announced investment plans that will see it strengthen its presence in both Wales and southern England.
Obituary – Keith Clark
Keith Clark, former technical director of Premdor and director of the British Woodworking Federation, has died.
Tests show Accoya outperforms top Class 1 timber species
Accoya, the modified wood brand manufactured by Accsys Technologies, has outperformed top Class 1 timber species in tests by the Australian Forest Research Company (AFRC).
SCA business helps S&L invest £500,000 in fleet
Transport firm S&L Services Ltd is investing £500,000 in new equipment and rebranding of its fleet to service SCA Timber Supply UK Ltd after winning a competitive tender to secure 50% of the timber firm’s distribution requirements.
EU funding for coatings research
EU funding of €2.7m has been awarded to a consortium of 15 partners from the coatings, joinery and research sectors.
Pasquill completes major health centre contract
Pasquill has completed a roof truss and posi-joist supply contract for a £42m new acute mental health facility in Hertfordshire, which also saw Innovare Systems erect a 24,000m2 structural insulated panel (SIP) structure.
Dual certification for London timber merchant
T Brewer & Co has been presented with ISO14001 and ISO9001 certification by BM TRADA Certification’s chief operating officer Vic Bowen.
Pallet producers updated on raw material market
UK pallet manufacturers have been updated on timber availability and prices by sawmiller James Jones and consultant Pöyry during Timcon’s AGM.