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Grown in Britain focus at next London Hardwood Club meeting
Grown in Britain CEO Dougal Driver, British Woodworking Federation (BWF) president David Pattenden and Forest Research entomologist Nigel Straw will be guest speakers at the London Hardwood Club on June 26, September 10 and November 5 respectively.
Confor boss argues case for more planting
The long-term shortfall in UK-gown timber supplies was the focus of a recent BBC Scotland news feature showing Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall being interviewed at James Jones & Sons’ Mosstodloch sawmill.
Timber leads training scheme
Bristol timber and panel supplier Clarks Wood is taking part in a three-month project to provide training for the learning disabled.
SCA reshapes European sales
SCA Timber is to form a new European sales organisation that replaces agent agreements previously used by the Swedish company in most countries.
Setra eyes growth in Poland
Setra is to open a sales office in northern Poland as part of plans to increase its focus on a growing market for the Swedish wood products company.
UK processors join Paul optimising days
Three UK companies attended German sawing technology Paul’s recent Optimising Days 2014 event in Dürmentingen.
Eureka moment for Wood’n’Beyond
London importer Wood’n’Beyond has upgraded its business management systems to a new software package supplied by Eureka Solutions.
WPA unveils IED support package
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has announced an Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) support package to help timber treaters deal with the challenges of the regulation which comes into force next year.
SCA appointment completes UK coverage
SCA’s Merchants Services has appointed Dean Morgan as business development manager for the south-west.
Stellar names light up AHEC design project
Some of the biggest names in design and architecture are taking part in the American Hardwood Export Council’s latest London Design Festival project highlighting the enviromental and technical performance of US hardwood species.