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ICF conference to improve forester/farmer connections

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:42:34 GMT

Increased integration between farmers and foresters will be promoted at a conference organised by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) from April 25-26.

DTS appoints Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:42:23 GMT

Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has appointed Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director of its UK-wide operations.

EPAL reports record pallet repair figures

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:41:11 GMT

EPAL UK and Ireland has reported an uplift in the number of pallet repairs carried out across its network, as customers seek to mitigate the impact of growing supply chain costs.

Timber industry veteran on fund-raising target

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:41:00 GMT

Timber Industry veteran Keith Ainslie, sales manager at James Jones & Sons Ltd, is well on his way to reaching his charity fund-raising target.

Doosan launches heavy-lifting electric trucks

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:45:21 GMT

Doosan has launched two new ranges of high capacity electric counterbalance forklift trucks within the NXE Series, providing industrial users with a wide choice of zero-emission, low-noise level, environmentally friendly trucks capable of tackling heavy duty tasks.

Kerridge Commercial Systems unveils sustainable initiatives at Konnect

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:37:43 GMT

At its Konnect event in Stratford-upon-Avon on March 2-3, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) welcomed over 400 delegates to its first live UK event post-pandemic.

Management changes reflect business expansion for W Howard Group

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:10:33 GMT

W Howard Group has implemented a significant business reorganisation as part of its ongoing growth and expansion plans.

Timber imports decline in 2022 but continue long-term average growth

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:23:00 GMT

Imports of the main timber and panel products in 2022 were 2.4 million m3 lower than over the same period in 2021, according to the latest TDUK statistics.

Stora Enso partners with Polish plywood producer on lignin binder

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:37:44 GMT

Stora Enso’s lignin product – Lineo – is being used by Polish plywood manufacturer Paged to replace fossil-based glue in plywood.

Leaders of the forestry and wood-using industry recognised at biggest-ever Confor Awards Dinner

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:50:22 GMT

Confor announced the winners of the Confor Awards 2023 as part of a ceremony at Surgeons Quarter, Edinburgh on February 28.