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James Jones & Sons launches International Women’s Day campaign
James Jones & Sons has launched a series of short films in celebration of International Women’s Day. The films aim to showcase the number of careers and opportunities there are across the timber and forestry industry and to dispel the myth that the timber industry is just for men.
Travis Perkins reports challenging 2023 full year results
National builders merchanting chain Travis Perkins plc has initiated further cost-saving measures in face of weak market conditions and a challenging full year 2023 performance.
ISC to be hosted in Sicily
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
London Softwood Club goes from strength to strength
The president of popular London timber trade body the London Softwood Club has told the annual AGM that the club is going “from strength to strength”.
Duties to be imposed on Russian birch plywood circumventing anti-dumping measures
The European Commission is to impose duties on Russian birch plywood products entering the EU through Kazakhstan and Turkey, following a months long investigation.
Softwood imports for 2023 finished higher than 2022, TDUK data shows
Timber imports rallied in 2023 to finish just 2% down on the previous 12 months, with some products even outperforming 2022 levels, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
Budget a missed opportunity to get Britain building, says BMF
“The Chancellor has missed an opportunity to get Britain building again, with little of real consequence in a budget designed to buy short term electoral support rather than promote the long-term economic success of the country,” said John Newcomb, commenting on the chancellor’s spring budget.
New Uruguay sawmill opens
A new €8m pine lumber sawmill has opened in Uruguay to produce a variety of products for different markets.
Production output boosted by latest line at the Timber Group
A new timber production line at The Timber Group’s Herringswell site in Suffolk has enabled the company to produce a greater volume of products.
MSP for Falkirk East Visits NTG Scotland at Grangemouth
Michelle Thomson, MSP for Falkirk East, has visited the Grangemouth head office of National Timber Group Scotland (NTG Scotland).
Octowood champions Arxada's Tanasote
Octowood, part of the Rundvirke Industrier AB Group, has invested in a new Tanasote treatment plant to offer an additional choice of long-term wood protection to its fencing and powerline customers.
Junnikkala commissions new 350,000m3 sawmill in Finland
Finnish sawmiller Junnikkala has commissioned its new €80m sawmill in Oulu.
German, Austrian and Swiss sawmills blast Brussels over EU forest regulation
The associations of the sawmill and wood industry in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries have met in Zurich to discuss the current economic and political conditions, including impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Chadwicks Group joins the BMF, boosting membership in Ireland
Chadwicks Group has joined the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), significantly extending the trade body’s presence in Ireland.
NeXTimber CLT/glulam plant opens in Australia
Australia’s first combined CLT (cross-laminated timber) and glulam factory has opened in South Australia.
Duo of appointments at Premier
Premier Forest Products has appointed a new branch manager and sales executive at its site in Langley, Berkshire.
Obituary Robin Verden
Robin Verden, who began his career in the timber trade as a young man in his early 20s, has died.
Scott Timber Engineering unveils Easi-Fit range
Scott Timber Engineering (STE) has unveiled a set of standardised timber vehicle storage solutions and porches, aimed at allowing housebuilders to cut down construction time and resources on site whilst adding value to properties.
EGGER hits the road
EGGER is partnering with James Latham for a UK roadshow to unveil the ‘EGGER 24+’ décors collection, comprising over 230 new high-definition finishes.
AkzoNobel to exhibit Sikkens Wood Coatings at Fensterbau Frontale
AkzoNobel will be exhibiting at this year’s Fensterbau Frontale event, joining with partners to highlight the strength of its collaborations and using it as a platform to celebrate the collective expertise, creativity, and best practices within the industry. The company will also be demonstrating the enhanced performance and potential of the refreshed Sikkens Wood Coatings brand.