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Competition body says Grafton’s sale of merchanting business to Huws Gray may reduce competition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that the sale of Grafton Group’s traditional merchanting business to Huws Gray may result in a substantial lessening of competition in one particular geographic area.
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Stora Enso introduces portfolio for bio-based packaging foam
Stora Enso is extending its packaging offering with a new portfolio of bio-based foams from wood. The products are fully recyclable and can be used for protective and thermal packaging. Lightweight wood foams address the need for climate-friendly, renewable and circular cushioning materials in inner packaging.
Stora Enso is extending its packaging offering with a new portfolio of bio-based foams from wood. The products are fully recyclable and can be used for protective and thermal packaging. Lightweight wood foams address the need for climate-friendly, renewable and circular cushioning materials in inner packaging.
West Fraser celebrates Christmas with customer prizes
West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is celebrating the festive season by giving customers the chance to win a fantastic prize.
West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord) is celebrating the festive season by giving customers the chance to win a fantastic prize.
Major UK woodworking exhibition cancelled
Organisers of the UK’s largest woodworking event – the W Exhibition – have cancelled the upcoming show in February, citing the emergence of the new Omicron Covid variant as part of its reason for the decision.
Organisers of the UK’s largest woodworking event – the W Exhibition – have cancelled the upcoming show in February, citing the emergence of the new Omicron Covid variant as part of its reason for the decision.
BWF Awards winners announced
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2021 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel on November 26.
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2021 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel on November 26.
National School of Forestry students pick up EGGER Forestry prize
Two final year students from the University of Cumbria have been awarded the prize for the best Forest Management plan.
Two final year students from the University of Cumbria have been awarded the prize for the best Forest Management plan.
FSC announces winners of the 2021 Furniture Awards
The winners of the FSC Furniture Awards, created by the Forest Stewardship Council to reward FSC-certified companies in the indoor and outdoor furniture sectors, have been announced.
The winners of the FSC Furniture Awards, created by the Forest Stewardship Council to reward FSC-certified companies in the indoor and outdoor furniture sectors, have been announced.
Stora Enso launches low-carbon industrial buildings solutions for UK
Stora Enso has launched a suite of tools to support developers of the UK’s industrial buildings to create more attractive, productive and sustainable buildings, with spans ranging from 12-36m, from small workshops to large retail sheds and warehouses.
Stora Enso has launched a suite of tools to support developers of the UK’s industrial buildings to create more attractive, productive and sustainable buildings, with spans ranging from 12-36m, from small workshops to large retail sheds and warehouses.
BMF expands team
The Builders Merchants Federation has further strengthened its in-house team with two key appointments.
The Builders Merchants Federation has further strengthened its in-house team with two key appointments.
Wood Awards 2021 winners announced
Six structures and two product designs have been announced as the Wood Awards 2021 winners at a ceremony on November 25 held at The Building Centre in London.
Six structures and two product designs have been announced as the Wood Awards 2021 winners at a ceremony on November 25 held at The Building Centre in London.
James Latham sees business rebound strongly, but supply chain issues persist
UK timber products distributor James Latham has seen business rebound strongly in 2021 following an uncertain period of trading impacted by the pandemic in 2020.
UK timber products distributor James Latham has seen business rebound strongly in 2021 following an uncertain period of trading impacted by the pandemic in 2020.
