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Scotline warns of increased freight rates for North European short sea routes
Shipping liner service and terminal operator Scotline has warned customers that international regulations and increased fuel and labour costs are leading to a rise in freight rates.
Shipping liner service and terminal operator Scotline has warned customers that international regulations and increased fuel and labour costs are leading to a rise in freight rates.
Travis Perkins delivers profits warning
Travis Perkins plc has delivered a profits warning in its Q3 2023 trading update, reporting that challenging market conditions are persisting.
Travis Perkins plc has delivered a profits warning in its Q3 2023 trading update, reporting that challenging market conditions are persisting.
Taylor Maxwell named Timber Trader of the Year in TTJ Awards 2023
Taylor Maxwell has been voted Timber Trader of the Year in this year’s TTJ Awards.
Taylor Maxwell has been voted Timber Trader of the Year in this year’s TTJ Awards.
TDUK and STA sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Timber Development UK (TDUK) and Structural Timber Association (STA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to help grow and develop the timber construction market.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) and Structural Timber Association (STA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to help grow and develop the timber construction market.
TTJ Awards prepares for lift-off
The TTJ Awards 2023 is preparing for lift-off in central London on Friday September 15.
The TTJ Awards 2023 is preparing for lift-off in central London on Friday September 15.
Bulmor Lancer signs up as TTJ Awards sponsor
Bulmor Lancer has joined the sponsors of the TTJ Awards 2023, supporting the long established Structural Timber Systems of the Year voted category.
Bulmor Lancer has joined the sponsors of the TTJ Awards 2023, supporting the long established Structural Timber Systems of the Year voted category.
West Fraser reports recovering OSB demand in US during Q2
Panel products giant West Fraser says its OSB business saw recovering demand during Q2, giving it sufficient confidence to increase its North American OSB shipments guidance for 2023.
Panel products giant West Fraser says its OSB business saw recovering demand during Q2, giving it sufficient confidence to increase its North American OSB shipments guidance for 2023.
Panel products innovation and technology under the spotlight at IPPS
Registrations are now open for the International Panel Products Symposium in Wales on October 3-4.
Registrations are now open for the International Panel Products Symposium in Wales on October 3-4.
May was top month for UK timber imports so far in 2023
May was the best month for UK timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories, Timber Development UK (TDUK) says in a new update.
May was the best month for UK timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories, Timber Development UK (TDUK) says in a new update.
CPA reports continuing heavy side / light side split in fortunes
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has reported a continued split in performance between the heavy side and light side construction product manufacturing sectors.
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has reported a continued split in performance between the heavy side and light side construction product manufacturing sectors.
Weak construction sector weighs on Steico sales and profits
Wood fibre insulation board giant Steico saw a 58% hit on its EBIT in the first half of 2023, it reported in a trading update.
Wood fibre insulation board giant Steico saw a 58% hit on its EBIT in the first half of 2023, it reported in a trading update.
TTJ Awards 2023 host is actor and comedian Hal Cruttenden
The host and guest speaker for this year’s TTJ Awards is actor, writer and comedian Hal Cruttenden.
The host and guest speaker for this year’s TTJ Awards is actor, writer and comedian Hal Cruttenden.
TDUK updates members on progress at AGM
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has updated its members on progress made since the completion of its merger with TRADA a year ago.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has updated its members on progress made since the completion of its merger with TRADA a year ago.
Lathams reports annual pre-tax profits of £44.5m
James Latham has reported another year of healthy financial results, with pre-tax profits of £44.5m from revenue of £408.4m for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.
James Latham has reported another year of healthy financial results, with pre-tax profits of £44.5m from revenue of £408.4m for the financial year ended March 31, 2023.
TTJ Timber Merchanting Development Award entry deadline nears
There is still time to enter the TTJ Timber Merchanting Development Award. The merchanting award, which is organised in association with the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), forms part of the annual TTJ Awards – the UK timber industry’s leading annual awards event.
There is still time to enter the TTJ Timber Merchanting Development Award. The merchanting award, which is organised in association with the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), forms part of the annual TTJ Awards – the UK timber industry’s leading annual awards event.
UK Parliamentary group sets policy recommendations for expanding timber construction
The latest report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries, ‘Timber Construction: Barriers and Solutions’, provides a set of policy recommendations to expand low-carbon timber construction in the UK.
The latest report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries, ‘Timber Construction: Barriers and Solutions’, provides a set of policy recommendations to expand low-carbon timber construction in the UK.
Major auction of insolvent kitchen manufacturer to take place
A major auction of equipment from insolvent kitchen manufacturer Pembar Trading Ltd (trading as Hatt Kitchens) will take place in early July.
A major auction of equipment from insolvent kitchen manufacturer Pembar Trading Ltd (trading as Hatt Kitchens) will take place in early July.
German sawmilling sector to hold online conference to discuss economic climate
The German sawmilling industry is to give an online economic update to its members and the press on June 27 in view of what it calls “economic challenges” facing the sector.
The German sawmilling industry is to give an online economic update to its members and the press on June 27 in view of what it calls “economic challenges” facing the sector.
DHH Panel Products rebrands
DHH Panel Products has announced a rebranding and the launch of its new website. The rebranding from DHH Timber to DHH Panel Products signifies a milestone for the company.
DHH Panel Products has announced a rebranding and the launch of its new website. The rebranding from DHH Timber to DHH Panel Products signifies a milestone for the company.
IBMG acquires builders merchant operations of Kent Blaxhill
Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired the Colchester and Bury St Edmunds builders merchant operations of Kent Blaxill.
Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has acquired the Colchester and Bury St Edmunds builders merchant operations of Kent Blaxill.
