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The UK plywood industry converged on central London on January 27 for the second major timber sector event in a day.
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Premier Forest Products acquires Decorpanel
Premier Forest Products has hit the acquisition trail again, this time with the purchase of the Decorpanel panel processing business in Tyne and Wear.
Premier Forest Products has hit the acquisition trail again, this time with the purchase of the Decorpanel panel processing business in Tyne and Wear.
UK hardwood trade gathers in big numbers for annual LHC New Year luncheon
About 190 representatives of the hardwood trade attended the annual London Hardwood Club (LHC) New Year Luncheon at the Honourable Artillery Club (HAC), London, on January 27.
About 190 representatives of the hardwood trade attended the annual London Hardwood Club (LHC) New Year Luncheon at the Honourable Artillery Club (HAC), London, on January 27.
TTJ to celebrate 150th anniversary in 2023
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Timber Trades Journal (TTJ)!
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Timber Trades Journal (TTJ)!
Net Zero roadmap for timber sector debuts
A new timber industry net zero roadmap shows the timber supply chain is responsible for 1,575,356 tonnes CO2 equivalent (e) territorial emissions – which is about 0.35% of the UK total.
A new timber industry net zero roadmap shows the timber supply chain is responsible for 1,575,356 tonnes CO2 equivalent (e) territorial emissions – which is about 0.35% of the UK total.
Celtic Offsite teams up with Premier Forest Products
Celtic Offsite has teamed up with Premier Forest Products as part a plan to develop a Welsh supply chain aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and support the local economy.
Celtic Offsite has teamed up with Premier Forest Products as part a plan to develop a Welsh supply chain aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and support the local economy.
TDUK charts the shift in UK timber imports patterns
The latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) chart a “considerable” shift in timber trading patterns in 2022, with the Republic of Ireland, Latvia, and China supplying significant volumes to the UK.
The latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) chart a “considerable” shift in timber trading patterns in 2022, with the Republic of Ireland, Latvia, and China supplying significant volumes to the UK.
Richard Burbidge expands contemporary-look stairpart systems
Richard Burbidge - a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of stairparts, decking accessories and decorative mouldings - has expanded its collection for 2023.
Richard Burbidge - a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of stairparts, decking accessories and decorative mouldings - has expanded its collection for 2023.
National Timber Group acquires specialist fire-rated timber cladding manufacturer NORclad
NORclad has become the latest specialist timber products business to join National Timber Group (NTG).
NORclad has become the latest specialist timber products business to join National Timber Group (NTG).
Working group reports good timber availability and further price reductions
Timber availability is currently described as good with further reductions in prices due to the large amount of stock already in the UK and reduced shipping costs, according to the latest update from the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group.
Timber availability is currently described as good with further reductions in prices due to the large amount of stock already in the UK and reduced shipping costs, according to the latest update from the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group.
Danish group enters UK builders merchant market with acquisition of Jewson and International Timber
Denmark’s Stark Group A/S has signed a £740m agreement to acquire Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Ltd – including builders merchant giant Jewson – which operates more than 600 branches and distribution centres in the UK.
Denmark’s Stark Group A/S has signed a £740m agreement to acquire Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Ltd – including builders merchant giant Jewson – which operates more than 600 branches and distribution centres in the UK.
Timber import volumes growing long term, despite recent fluctuations
Average timber import totals from 2010 to 2022 have seen steady growth, despite significant fluctuation in 2021 and 2022, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK).
Average timber import totals from 2010 to 2022 have seen steady growth, despite significant fluctuation in 2021 and 2022, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK).
London Softwood Club swells with numbers for annual luncheon
The London Softwood Club’s annual Christmas luncheon set a new attendance record on December 8 with around 190 people gathering together at new venue the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Whitehall Court.
The London Softwood Club’s annual Christmas luncheon set a new attendance record on December 8 with around 190 people gathering together at new venue the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Whitehall Court.
BWF Awards held in central London
Winners of the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Annual Awards 2022 were announced during an evening of celebration held at the Fitzroy Kimpton Hotel in London on November 25.
Winners of the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Annual Awards 2022 were announced during an evening of celebration held at the Fitzroy Kimpton Hotel in London on November 25.
Cambridge dining hall wins top prize at Wood Awards
University of Cambridge’s Homerton College Dining Hall has been crowned the UK’s best new timber building at the Wood Awards 2022.
University of Cambridge’s Homerton College Dining Hall has been crowned the UK’s best new timber building at the Wood Awards 2022.
TDUK responds to Autumn Statement
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement by imploring the government to provide certainty and stability to help the construction sector.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement by imploring the government to provide certainty and stability to help the construction sector.
IPPS to return in 2023
The International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) will return in 2023 at its normal venue in Wales.
The International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) will return in 2023 at its normal venue in Wales.
Bergs’ interim results reflect deteriorating economic situation
Sweden-based wood products producer Bergs Group has published its interim results showing how it is being negatively impacted by the deteriorating economic situation.
Sweden-based wood products producer Bergs Group has published its interim results showing how it is being negatively impacted by the deteriorating economic situation.
TDUK dinner held on November 2
About 350 people attended Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) annual dinner on November 2 at 8 Northumberland Avenue, just a stone's throw from Trafalgar Square in central London.
About 350 people attended Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) annual dinner on November 2 at 8 Northumberland Avenue, just a stone's throw from Trafalgar Square in central London.
TDUK Annual Dinner and Conference ready for kickoff on Nov 2
Members of Timber Development UK (TDUK) will be descending en masse to central London for the organisation’s Annual Dinner in central London on November 2.
Members of Timber Development UK (TDUK) will be descending en masse to central London for the organisation’s Annual Dinner in central London on November 2.
