TTJ UK Forest Industry News
Window energy ratings raised in Part L proposals
The government is proposing that domestic replacement windows meet a higher energy-efficiency performance standard.
Jewson hosts annual conference and exhibition
More than 100 suppliers and 1,000 branch managers, senior managers and sales executives attended Jewson’s annual Internal Build Exhibition & Suppliers’ Conference at the Harrogate International...
Major joinery manufacturer Oakworth in administration
Administrators have been appointed at major door and window producer Oakworth Joinery Ltd.
Banana veneer debuts at Surfaces show
A veneer made from banana plant fibre and promoted strongly on its environmental benefits will make its UK debut at the Surfaces Design Show in London in February.
Chandlers expands range of timber products
The Thanet branch of independent merchant Chandlers Building Supplies has trebled its stock of timber products to entice builders to purchase wood, as well as heavyside products
Use or lose training funding, trade warned
Training provider Didac has issued an urgent message to the timber industry – it must use a new tranche of government money for training, or risk losing more in the future.
OFT to review Travis Perkins acquisition of Toolstation
Travis Perkins says there is “no basis” for the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) decision to review the company’s recent acquisition of the remaining 70% of Toolstation.
GBS Joinery marks apprenticeship quarter century
GBS Joinery has celebrated running its apprenticeship scheme continuously in association with Stockport College for 25 years.
EC Forest Products in administration
East Sussex-based European oak importer and sawmiller EC Forest Products has gone into administration.
Wiehag reduces delay on glulam project
Austrian specialist glulam supplier Wiehag is pulling out all the stops to reduce delays on the UK’s largest glulam project.
UCM Timber plc in administration
Major UK timber agency UCM Timber plc has been confirmed as going into administration, although parts of the business are continuing.
From Buildbase to Buttle's
One of the original architects of the Buildbase chain has joined south-east builders merchants Buttle plc as joint managing director.
Finsa UK's new financing to fund growth
Finsa UK has signed a multi-million finance facility with Barclays Corporate that will open up extra funds to support the company medium and...
Steico launches loft panel product
Steico UK is widening its product offering to include a new wood fibre insulation board for loft floors and a hinged roof system using its I-joists.
Sonae plant hit by fire again
Sonae’s chipboard plant at Knowsley has suffered yet another fire, just weeks after resuming raw chipboard production following a serious blaze last summer.
Value hardwood, says president on club’s 75th anniversary
The UK hardwood must stress even more strongly that it is providing a valuable, quality product, said president Andy Lodowski at the London Hardwood Club’s 75th anniversary New Year lunch.
FSC terminates Asia Plywood licence
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated the licence of Asia Plywood, a supplier of...
Earnshaw outdoor living focus lifts sales 22%
Earnshaws Fencing Centre’s focus on the whole outdoor living package and a redesign of one of its branches boosted sales last year by 22%, says the Wakefield-based company.
Allan Brothers launches consumer strategy
Timber windows and doors manufacturer Allan Brothers is embarking on a major campaign to sell more products to the consumer sector.
