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H&B Group welcomes Beesley & Fildes
Merchant group Beesley & Fildes brings 200 years of history to H&B. One of the North West’s longest-standing builders’ merchants, Beesley & Fildes, has announced that from January 2025 it will become a member of H&B Group. As an independent…
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Robert Price Group Extends with Roofing Acquisition
ROBERT PRICE Builders’ Merchants has announced the acquisition of specialist roofing supplier Willis Westcott Monmouth Ltd. Robert Price, the independent merchant operating across South Wales & Herefordshire, completed the purchase of the Monmouth branch, one of Willis Westcott’s three branches, on…
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Deeside Timberframe opens Warrington office
Deeside Timberframe has opened a new office in Warrington, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion plans. The new office will support the growing demand for timber frame construction across England, driven by increased interest in sustainable and efficient…
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James Jones & Sons acquires HG Timber
James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the expansion of its UK Pallets & Packaging Division through the acquisition of HG Timber Ltd, based in Buckingham. HG Timber started trading in 1945 and is currently under the third-generation management of…
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Metsä Group plans to end its plywood production in Suolahti
Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, plans to discontinue plywood production in Suolahti, Finland. The plan to end production at the Suolahti mill is based on its poor profitability. According to the plans, production at the Suolahti birch plywood mill…
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Paul Newman Appointed as Technical Director for STA
The Structural Timber Association (STA) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Paul Newman as Technical Director; a pivotal role for the association in supporting sustainable construction through the increased use of structural timber across housing, public sector and…
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Government warned they will miss housing targets by a third
Research has shown that the government is likely to miss housing targets by 95,000 per year, or one third, at current pace Research commissioned by the National Housing Federation (NHF) and supported by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) shows that the government can easily…
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Great Places submits plans for 43 Bolton homes
Great Places Housing Group has submitted plans for 43 new “affordable” homes on a site off Belford Drive in Great Lever, Bolton. The planned £11m development will consist of six one-bedroom and four two-bedroom cottage style apartments, nine two-bedroom houses,12…
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European timber imports down in first half of 2024
European timber imports have dropped by 20% in the first half of 2024, according to a market bulletin from the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) The ITTO’s latest market bulletin show that European timber imports have dropped by 20% to 350,000m3. This…
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Introducing the Future of Sawmilling: Wood-Mizer’s Battery-Powered Portable Sawmill
In response to the rising demand for battery-powered tools and outdoor equipment, Wood-Mizer is proud to introduce the industry’s first portable sawmill. The innovative lithium-ion powered sawmill offers a convenient alternative, providing users with a consistent, reliable, high-quality sawing experience.…
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