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IJK and Abbey Woods rebranded under parent James Latham name
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 IJK Timber Group and Abbey Woods have officially adopted the James Latham parent company’s name.
2024 TTJ Awards to be held on September 20
Monday, January 29, 2024 The 2024 TTJ Awards is preparing to get up and running for another year, with September 20 being set as the date for the annual awards presentation lunch in London.
Essex timber merchant Timber Now closes
Monday, January 29, 2024 Essex timber merchant Timber Now Ltd has now closed after going into voluntary liquidation.
Subsidiary of Stewart Milne Group follows parent into administration
Thursday, January 25, 2024 Stewart Milne Homes Northwest England (Developments) has been placed in administration – the last part of the under-pressure group to have administrators appointed.
Timber industry organisations release statements following roofing batten ‘chemical burns’ allegations
Thursday, January 25, 2024 Timber sector organisations Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) have released statements after a news story on Roofing Today outlined apparent incidents of builders receiving chemical burns and other health risks after handling treated roofing battens.
Truss Solutions Ltd acquired by Wyckham Blackwell & Keystone Group
Friday, January 05, 2024 Wyckham Blackwell and The Keystone Group have announced the acquisition of Cornwall-based Truss Solutions Ltd.
Sydenhams Ltd posts £8.3m annual pre-tax profit
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Dorset-based Sydenhams Ltd has posted profit before tax of £8.3m for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Mortgage lenders tour Barratt timber frame factory
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Mortgage lenders have toured the Barratt Developments’ Oregon timber frame homes factory.
UK Government publishes Timber Construction Policy Roadmap
Monday, December 11, 2023 The UK Government has published its Timber Construction Policy Roadmap today which looks to boost the safe use of sustainable UK timber in construction and increase domestic wood supply.
SAM to acquire W Howard in major MDF mouldings market move
Friday, December 08, 2023 Northern Ireland-based Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Limited (SAM) is to acquire W Howard in a major move in the MDF mouldings business.
Christmas sparkles at the London Softwood Club Christmas luncheon
Friday, December 08, 2023 A record attendance of 190 people was recorded at this year’s London Softwood Club (LSC) Christmas luncheon held on Thursday afternoon (December 7) at the sumptuous Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster.
Hadleigh Timber Group posts 2022 pre-tax profit of £19.9m
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 The Hadleigh Timber Group Ltd (HTG), one of the UK's leading distributors of wood-based products, has posted a pre-tax profit of £19.9m (2021: £43.5m) for the year ending December 31, 2022.
National Timber Group appoints Scott Cairns as Group Chief Executive
Monday, December 04, 2023 The National Timber Group (NTG) has announced the appointment of Scott Cairns as NTG’s Group Chief Executive.
Ghana wood product exports drop 16% in Q3
Monday, December 04, 2023 Ghana’s wood exports saw a 16% decrease in volumes terms in Q3, 2023, compared to the preceding quarter, according to Ghana Forestry Commission data shared by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Bergs Timber shareholders to convene on Dec 27 for takeover approval
Monday, December 04, 2023 An extraordinary general meeting of Bergs Timber AB shareholders has been called for December 27 to approve the SEK1.54bn takeover offer from Norvik hf.
Stora Enso updates EPDs for products
Monday, December 04, 2023 Stora Enso has reported lower product carbon footprints for many of its wood products as verified by transparent third parties in their Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).
DTE makes big investment in open web joist production
Friday, December 01, 2023 Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has made a six-figure investment in new machinery at its manufacturing site in the Southwest of England.
LUMIN TRP roadshow showcases plywood range to James Latham
Friday, December 01, 2023 LUMIN, a leading South American plywood producer, has partnered with James Latham to deliver a roadshow of its LUMIN TRP (Tropical Replacement Panel) plywood.
Builders’ merchant Q3 volumes down 10.5% on a year ago
Friday, December 01, 2023 Latest BMBI stats reveal that total builders’ merchants’ volume sales fell by 10.5% in Q3 compared to a year ago.
Premier Forest Products grows presence in the north
Monday, November 20, 2023 Premier Forest Products has announced yet another acquisition, this time the purchase of North-East Sheets & Panels Ltd. (NESP).

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