Events and Exhibitions

National Timber Group acquires SV Timber
National Timber Group (NTG) has acquired SV Timber. This is the latest big step forward in NTG’s drive to be the largest independent specialist timber processing and distribution group in the UK, with a focus on value-added products and solutions.

Illingworth Ingham branches out with HSBC UK funding
Illingworth Ingham has utilised a six-figure funding package provided by HSBC UK to acquire a new 20,051ft2 site in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Forestry leadership programme to help meet skills crisis
As a forestry skills shortage threatens to impede the UK’s ability to meet net zero targets, the sector’s professional body has launched a leadership programme in a bid to drive the industry forward – but says far more needs to be done if the UK is to deliver modern sustainable forestry on a large scale.

BMF welcomes government support on energy bills
The BMF has welcomed the announcement from business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg MP on support for energy bills, which it says will help tackle a real concern for the industry.

Strike at US lumber giant
Staff at one of the biggest timber companies in the US walked out on strike on September 13 after the failure of contract negotiations, according to KPTV.