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Tilhill Forestry has successfully trialled an automated tree planting machine as the sector looks for practical ways to increase woodland creation, improve delivery capacity and support planting teams at scale. The forestry sector is under growing pressure to deliver more…

New Life Cycle Analysis suggests MDF made with recovered fibres from MDF Recovery’s process can reduce manufacturing carbon impact, with further gains possible through renewable energy and higher recycled content. Recycled MDF fibre could play a meaningful role in lowering…

Ground-line timber protection specialist Postsaver has secured approval under both the International Residential Code® (IRC) and International Building Code® (IBC), providing further recognition of the long-term performance of its timber post protection system. The approvals confirm that Postsaver products meet…

Accoya wood has been chosen for the seating within the new Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden at Regent’s Park, where durability, low maintenance and long-term outdoor performance are central to the design. Accsys has confirmed that Accoya wood will be…

The Institute of Carpenters has briefed its Royal Patron on leadership succession, skills development and new initiatives aimed at strengthening the UK wood occupations sector. The current and future leadership of the Institute of Carpenters has met HRH The Duchess…

MEDITE SMARTPLY has warned that the UK construction skills crisis will not be solved by recruitment campaigns alone, arguing that the timber sector needs deeper collaboration, better training routes and earlier exposure to modern wood-based technologies. The call comes as…

Deanta UK has formally opened its new £15m flagship facility in Cambridgeshire, marking a significant investment in the company’s next phase of growth. The new site at Lancaster Way, Ely, sits alongside Deanta’s existing premises and effectively brings the business…

Wendy Thomson, an Associate at multi-disciplinary engineering firm Clancy Consulting, and a member of the STA, takes stock of the Timber in Construction Roadmap almost a year since its update. The UK Government published an update to its Timber in…

Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 23-25 June 2026, the exhibition will showcase the latest machinery, tooling, software, finishes, materials and manufacturing solutions, while giving visitors the opportunity to discover new technologies and hear directly from industry experts. Organisers…

Howdens has expanded its depot network with 16 new openings since December 2025, creating 85 new jobs and increasing local trade access across the UK and Ireland. The latest openings span locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including…