Koppers announces new European managing director

    The appointment follows the retirement of Thomas Scharling Christensen who leaves an admirable 30-plus year legacy with the company. New MD, Steve Crimp, is himself a Koppers veteran, having been…

    DTE makes ‘Posi-tive’ investments

    The new High Speed Posi-Joist Press (HSPP) will fully automate the manufacturing process of Posi-Joists, improving accuracy, quality control and consistency, while also increasing capacity. One of only three of…

    New general manager for Warringtonfire’s High Wycombe lab

    Rob, who began his career as a technical officer at the High Wycombe laboratory, most recently held the role of technical manager for Warringtonfire – a global leader in Fire…

    BSW Chairman Tony Hackney announces retirement

    Tony has been the figurehead of BSW for more than 15 years, having joined as chief executive officer in late 2008 and stepping into the role of UK chairman last…

    James Latham signals new growth across the developing Irish markets

    Bringing its entire distribution network into the James Latham brand family, the move will see its existing partners, Abbey Woods, and IJK Timber Ltd, officially adopt the parent company’s name,…

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    BMF enlarges industry statistics scope

    BMF enlarges industry statistics scope

    Launched in 2015 as a brand of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), BMBI uses data from GfK’s ground-breaking Builders Merchants Panel, the panel captures generalist builders’ merchants’ sales throughout Great…
    Employment and net zero the main builders’ merchant priorities

    Employment and net zero the main builders’ merchant priorities

    ECI Software Solutions, a software specialist for building trade suppliers, polled builders’ merchants across the UK to reveal their top challenges and opportunities for the year ahead, creating the Builders…
    Timber specialist welcomes local MSP to Grangemouth HQ

    Timber specialist welcomes local MSP to Grangemouth HQ

    NATIONAL Timber Group Scotland recently welcomed Michelle Thomson MSP to the firm’s Grangemouth head office. The Thornbridge Timber site is the central processing and distribution hub for the network of 25…
    Roofscape Design Awards return for 2024

    Roofscape Design Awards return for 2024

    Following a successful launch in 2023, the awards are back for its second year. The awards will recognise projects that showcase the highest design, innovation, and sustainability standards in using…
    Octowood Champions Arxada’s Game-changing, Wood Protection Solution, Tanasote®

    Octowood Champions Arxada’s Game-changing, Wood Protection Solution, Tanasote®

    Octowood, part of the Rundvirke Industrier AB Group, has invested in a new Tanasote® treatment plant to offer an additional choice of long-term wood protection to their fencing and powerline…
    Beesley & Fildes acquires specialist timber range from Silva Timber

    Beesley & Fildes acquires specialist timber range from Silva Timber

    Family-owned builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has acquired part of Silva Timber adding a specialist timber range to its portfolio and appointing two new employees. Based in Widnes, Silva Timber…
    Swedish Wood hosts event at residence of Swedish ambassador

    Swedish Wood hosts event at residence of Swedish ambassador

    On February 23, 40 senior representatives of construction companies, the insurance industry, developers, architects, academics and policymakers gathered at the residence of the ambassador for Sweden to the UK in…
    Scott Timber Engineering unveils Easi-Fit range

    Scott Timber Engineering unveils Easi-Fit range

    Scott Timber Engineering (STE) has unveiled a set of standardised timber vehicle storage solutions and porches, aimed at allowing housebuilders to cut down construction time and resources on site whilst…
    West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house

    West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house

    The original CaberMDF was developed in the 1960’s. Still as popular today and manufactured by West Fraser UK in Scotland, the highly engineered product can be seen all over the…
    Newport timber company optimistic despite turnover and profits fall

    Newport timber company optimistic despite turnover and profits fall

    A Newport-based timber company has reported a “good and solid set of trading results” despite turnover and pre-tax profit dipping, with it eyeing a pipeline of acquisitions and an “exciting” future.…
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