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Trussed rafter industry prepares for the future
A packed programme at the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM last month brought together some of the industry’s most influential figures to give their insights into how trussed rafter manufacturers need to position themselves for the future.
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A packed programme at the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM last month brought together some of the industry’s most influential figures to give their insights into how trussed rafter manufacturers need to position themselves for the future.
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Global woodworking technology show to make a 2022 return
One of the world’s leading woodworking technology exhibitions – Xylexpo – will be making a return in 2022 after a four-year enforced absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.
One of the world’s leading woodworking technology exhibitions – Xylexpo – will be making a return in 2022 after a four-year enforced absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.
UK wood windows brand expands internationally
UK wooden windows brand “Timber Windows” is expanding its business to cover international markets, starting in Sweden.
UK wooden windows brand “Timber Windows” is expanding its business to cover international markets, starting in Sweden.
TTJ Awards 2022 voting launches on April 6
Voting has got underway for the 26th annual TTJ Awards – the UK’s own timber industries awards event.
Voting has got underway for the 26th annual TTJ Awards – the UK’s own timber industries awards event.
Koelnmesse puts ZOW on hold, will focus on Interzum show
Interzum and ZOW show owner Koelnmesse says it will put the ZOW show on hold for the time being and instead focus on Interzum as current conditions were not viable to support ZOW.
Interzum and ZOW show owner Koelnmesse says it will put the ZOW show on hold for the time being and instead focus on Interzum as current conditions were not viable to support ZOW.
Havwoods expands in North West
Wood flooring specialist Havwoods has opened its fourth showroom - located in the heart of Knutsford’s bustling shopping district in Cheshire.
Wood flooring specialist Havwoods has opened its fourth showroom - located in the heart of Knutsford’s bustling shopping district in Cheshire.
Dietrich's celebrates 40 years and reshapes its own future
Germany-based timber construction software firm Dietrich’s Technology AG has been acquired by Elvaston Capital Management GmbH.
Germany-based timber construction software firm Dietrich’s Technology AG has been acquired by Elvaston Capital Management GmbH.
TTJ Awards 2022 will take place on September 30 at the InterContinental Park Lane
The 2022 TTJ Awards will take place at The InterContinental Park Lane, London on September 30.
The 2022 TTJ Awards will take place at The InterContinental Park Lane, London on September 30.
Construction sector audience returns for physical Futurebuild show
The Futurebuild show at London’s ExCeL on March 1-3 welcomed a wide range of construction sector visitors last week and featured about 300 exhibitors.
The Futurebuild show at London’s ExCeL on March 1-3 welcomed a wide range of construction sector visitors last week and featured about 300 exhibitors.
European parquet flooring consumption expands by 5.8% in 2021
FEP – the European Federation of the Parquet industry - estimates the overall consumption figures on the European parquet flooring market for the year 2021 significantly increased by 5.8%, compared to 2020.
FEP – the European Federation of the Parquet industry - estimates the overall consumption figures on the European parquet flooring market for the year 2021 significantly increased by 5.8%, compared to 2020.
PTPG expands UK joinery empire by acquiring P&P Holdings Ltd
International wood products group Bergs’s subsidiary Performance Timber Products Group (PTPG) has acquired window and door company P&P Holdings Ltd.
International wood products group Bergs’s subsidiary Performance Timber Products Group (PTPG) has acquired window and door company P&P Holdings Ltd.
SCM joins forces with Randek in global timber construction technology co-operation
Leading woodworking machinery manufacturer SCM is joining forces with Randek AB to build the future of timber construction.
Leading woodworking machinery manufacturer SCM is joining forces with Randek AB to build the future of timber construction.
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.
Sussex shepherds’ hut business soars during pandemic
A young Sussex man with no formal carpentry training has built a £400,000 turnover business building timber shepherds’ huts during the pandemic and been listed for two county business awards.
A young Sussex man with no formal carpentry training has built a £400,000 turnover business building timber shepherds’ huts during the pandemic and been listed for two county business awards.
Arnold Laver crowned Timber Trader of the Year at 2021 TTJ Awards
About 250 UK timber industry representatives gathered in central London last Friday at the TTJ Awards to see Arnold Laver crowned Timber Trader of the Year.
About 250 UK timber industry representatives gathered in central London last Friday at the TTJ Awards to see Arnold Laver crowned Timber Trader of the Year.
Nobu Portman Square readies for the TTJ Awards
The Nobu Portman Square Hotel will be the setting for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards taking place on September 17.
The Nobu Portman Square Hotel will be the setting for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards taking place on September 17.
Arnold Laver sees 15% sales drop in 2020, reports stronger trading this year
UK nationwide timber products distributor Arnold Laver has reported a 15% decrease in its annual sales to £123.4m due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. But trading in 2021 is performing strongly.
UK nationwide timber products distributor Arnold Laver has reported a 15% decrease in its annual sales to £123.4m due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. But trading in 2021 is performing strongly.
Irish veneer product manufacturer rebrands and targets strategic growth
Irish wood veneer manufacturer Merenda has embarked on a rebranding and new product launches to capitalise on the opportunities arising within the exponentially growing Irish & UK furniture industry.
Irish wood veneer manufacturer Merenda has embarked on a rebranding and new product launches to capitalise on the opportunities arising within the exponentially growing Irish & UK furniture industry.
Huws Gray doubles timber engineering capacity with second site
Independent builders merchant Huws Gray has added a second timber engineering facility to its business at Bangor.
Independent builders merchant Huws Gray has added a second timber engineering facility to its business at Bangor.
Voting in the 25th TTJ Awards launches
Voting is underway for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards, which this year will be a hybrid event featuring an in-person event in central London and live-streaming to a wider digital audience.
Voting is underway for the 25th anniversary TTJ Awards, which this year will be a hybrid event featuring an in-person event in central London and live-streaming to a wider digital audience.
