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Timber to make a splash at Paris Olympics
The Aquatics Centre at the Paris Olympics is the only permanent new building for the games, promising a lasting legacy for the neighbourhood and beyond.
TIMCON says government reuse incentive is a must
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) says discussions with Defra on the implementation of a reuse incentive scheme for wooden packaging have been “extremely positive”.
Travis Perkins joins TDUK
Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of timber chain of custody and has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK).
Pfeifer Group optimising facilities in response to market demand
European sawmilling giant Pfeifer Group has optimised its manufacturing processes in response to a difficult construction products market in Europe.
Vietnam wood product exports grew in March
The value of Vietnam’s timber and wood products exports grew by 46% in March compared to the previous month but are lagging year ago rates, according to Vietnam’s Customs Office figures cited by the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market bulletin.
New Brazil forest management standard to boost international trade
A new Brazilian forest management standard is billed as guaranteeing certification of the origin of products by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT), according to the International Tropical Organisation’s (ITTO) latest update.
Postsaver introduces 40-Year post replacement guarantee for agricultural fencing in Ireland
Postsaver, the protective sleeve product designed to extend the lives of fence posts, has introduced a 40-year post replacement guarantee for agricultural fencing in Ireland.
Firedoor producer Sentry named one of UK’s fastest growing businesses
Fire safety and security doorsets manufacturer Sentry Fire Safety Group has been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.
Sykes Timber in major retrofit of headquarters building
UK timber merchant and distributor Sykes Timber has received permission to re-design its headquarters building with extensive use of timber products.
Saint-Gobain sells Calders & Grandidge
Saint-Gobain has signed a binding agreement for the sale of its treated timber products (utility poles, fencing and railway sleepers) manufacturing brands: PDM in Ireland and Calders & Grandidge in the UK – to the Livari Mononen Group.
Zest teams run for charity
Garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest, part of the P&A Group, fielded a team to take on the Manchester Marathon on Sunday April 14 to raise money for North East Wales Mind, the P&A Group’s charity for 2024. Nine employees took part.
NorDan UK appoints new managing director
High performance European timber windows and doors manufacturer, NorDan Group, has appointed Craig Greenwood as its new managing director for NorDan UK.
IDS strengthens leadership team
Specialist surface materials distributor IDS has announced the appointment of three key executives to its leadership team, bolstering the company’s capabilities in sales, marketing and finance.
Promotions at Finewood Marketing
Finewood Marketing has announced the appointment of two new directors of the company with immediate effect – Marisa Tanner as customer service director, and Claire Beddow as finance director.
BSW Group appoints Gavin McLaughlin as head of ESG
BSW Group, owned by Binderholz, has appointed Gavin McLaughlin as head of ESG (environmental, social and governance) across the group’s stable of brands. A component of BSW’s long-term commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, this new role aims to create lasting and purposeful change for the business and wider forestry industry.
Plywood showcase held at Tilbury
Timber traders were invited to the Port of Tilbury last week for a Malaysian rubberwood plywood showcase held by Plaut International and its manufacturing supplier Hok Lai.
Arauco’s composite panel division saw sales decrease in Q4, 2023
The wood-based panels division of global forestry and wood products company Arauco saw sales volumes decreases in Q4, 2023 by 5.4%.
Homag and Luli Wood strike strategic agreement
Chinese panel product giant Luli Wood Industry has a new strategic partnership agreement with German woodworking manufacturer Homag Group.
TDUK partners with Carrefour du Bois
Timber Development UK (TDUK), the UK’s largest trade association for the timber supply chain, is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities.
French school completed in Stora Enso automated coating line
The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France has become the first project to be completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The production line is levelling up the protection for mass timber against moisture, UV radiation and insects.
