New News information at Timber Trade Journal Online New and updated information from News listed on http://www.ttjonline.com http://www.ttjonline.com/ en-us http://www.ttjonline.com/ New News information at Timber Trade Journal Online http://http//www.ttjonline.com/content/images/logo_big.gif ICF conference to improve forester/farmer connections http://www.ttjonline.com/news/icf-conference-to-improve-foresterfarmer-connections-10697999 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/icf-conference-to-improve-foresterfarmer-connections-10697999 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10697999/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Increased integration between farmers and foresters will be promoted at a conference organised by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) from April 25-26. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:42:34 GMT DTS appoints Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director http://www.ttjonline.com/news/dts-appoints-frank-oreilly-as-manufacturing-director-10698041 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/dts-appoints-frank-oreilly-as-manufacturing-director-10698041 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10698041/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has appointed Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director of its UK-wide operations. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:42:23 GMT EPAL reports record pallet repair figures http://www.ttjonline.com/news/epal-reports-record-pallet-repair-figures-10697079 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/epal-reports-record-pallet-repair-figures-10697079 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10697079/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>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. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:41:11 GMT Timber industry veteran on fund-raising target http://www.ttjonline.com/news/timber-industry-veteran-on-fund-raising-target-10697050 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/timber-industry-veteran-on-fund-raising-target-10697050 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10697050/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Timber Industry veteran Keith Ainslie, sales manager at James Jones & Sons Ltd, is well on his way to reaching his charity fund-raising target. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:41:00 GMT Doosan launches heavy-lifting electric trucks http://www.ttjonline.com/news/doosan-launches-heavy-lifting-electric-trucks-10696722 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/doosan-launches-heavy-lifting-electric-trucks-10696722 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10696722/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>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. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:45:21 GMT Kerridge Commercial Systems unveils sustainable initiatives at Konnect http://www.ttjonline.com/news/kerridge-commercial-systems-unveils-sustainable-initiatives-at-konnect-10687879 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/kerridge-commercial-systems-unveils-sustainable-initiatives-at-konnect-10687879 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10687879/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>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. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:37:43 GMT Management changes reflect business expansion for W Howard Group http://www.ttjonline.com/news/management-changes-reflect-business-expansion-for-w-howard-group-10678704 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/management-changes-reflect-business-expansion-for-w-howard-group-10678704 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10678704/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>W Howard Group has implemented a significant business reorganisation as part of its ongoing growth and expansion plans. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:10:33 GMT Timber imports decline in 2022 but continue long-term average growth http://www.ttjonline.com/news/timber-imports-decline-in-2022-but-continue-long-term-average-growth-10668651 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/timber-imports-decline-in-2022-but-continue-long-term-average-growth-10668651 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. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:23:00 GMT Stora Enso partners with Polish plywood producer on lignin binder http://www.ttjonline.com/news/stora-enso-partners-with-polish-plywood-producer-on-lignin-binder-10665737 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/stora-enso-partners-with-polish-plywood-producer-on-lignin-binder-10665737 Stora Enso’s lignin product – Lineo – is being used by Polish plywood manufacturer Paged to replace fossil-based glue in plywood. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:37:44 GMT Leaders of the forestry and wood-using industry recognised at biggest-ever Confor Awards Dinner http://www.ttjonline.com/news/leaders-of-the-forestry-and-wood-using-industry-recognised-at-biggest-ever-confor-awards-dinner-10659477 http://www.ttjonline.com/news/leaders-of-the-forestry-and-wood-using-industry-recognised-at-biggest-ever-confor-awards-dinner-10659477 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= ' /Uploads/NewsArticle/10659477/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Confor announced the winners of the Confor Awards 2023 as part of a ceremony at Surgeons Quarter, Edinburgh on February 28. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:50:22 GMT