All articles by Venugopal Immadi

Venugopal Immadi

ICF elects president and vice-president

Members of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF have elected Alastair Sandels as president. He succeeds David Edwards, who has completed two years in the role.

MRA Research adds to team

MRA Research, which focuses on market and customer insight in the building materials and construction markets and is the specialist research division of MRA Marketing, has recently boosted its team with the appointment of a research development manager, Anna Eriksson.

Norbord sponsors local rugby team

Players at Bannockburn Rugby Club are playing in a brand new kit this season thanks to a major sponsorship by Norbord.

Ledigo re-elected to BMF Board

Following a recent member vote, Charles Ledigo, chairman of Reisser Ltd has been re-elected to the Board of the Builders Merchants Federation to serve as the elected director of suppliers for the period of 2019-2022.

SR Timber throws down fund-raising challenge

A team from SR Timber has signed up to run a half-marathon this September – and is throwing down the gauntlet to other timber importers, merchants and roofers to join them and see who can raise the most money for charity.

Covers Summer Fayre

The annual Covers Summer Fayre will be returning to Chichester on Saturday June 22 and promises to be a fun day out for the whole family.

New development director at the ICF

The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) has appointed a new development director who will play a key role in establishing and cultivating partnerships to support professionalism in forestry and arboriculture.

Kebony appoints new chair

Modified wood manufacturer Kebony has confirmed the appointment of Ingvild Huseby as chairperson.

M&M appointment supports PlayReady development

M&M Timber, a division of the Forest Garden Group, has welcomed Ben Wyatt to its ranks as head of design and commercials.

Piveteaubois appoints new sales director

European softwood sawmill and timber product manufacturer Piveteaubois has appointed Adrian Howden as its new sales director to continue to grow its business in the UK and Ireland.