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Russwood acquires SiooX
SiooX, the Swedish company renowned for its patented silicate-based wood protection technology, has been acquired by Russwood, the family owned, leading UK supplier of high-quality and sustainable timber products. Based in Newtonmore, Scotland, with more than 30 years of experience,…
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Boosting domestic tree production essential for Government climate and nature targets
The Government’s climate change and biodiversity targets will not be met without greater support for domestic tree production, according to a new report produced by the Woodland Trust, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural…
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Velindre Cancer Centre Reaches Major Milestone
Work on the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) has reached a major milestone with the installation of the timber frame that will form the internal Lolfa (living room) at the centre – a key part of the build, which all…
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New factsheet heralds West Fraser carbon negative landmark
West Fraser has published a new factsheet, proudly announcing the achievement that its UK operations are now officially counted as carbon negative, showing the industry that this is the way forward as a responsible producer of timber panel products. The…
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Forestry Roots programme receives record number of applications
Eight young people will kickstart their forestry careers through the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) programme. The UK forestry sector is facing a skills crisis that puts woodlands and the industry itself at risk. With the Government pledging to increasing woodland…
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PGS Group enters UK market with strategic Essex warehouse
International pallet company PGS Group has launched its first site in the UK, marking the next stage of its expansion across Europe. The French/Belgian business has opened a facility in the port town of Grays, Essex, where it will process…
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Mon Timber Engineering Powers Up with Major Machinery Upgrade to Boost Bespoke Service
Mon Timber Engineering, part of the Premier Forest Products Group, has boosted its production capabilities by as much as 25 per cent with a significant upgrade in machinery. The upgrade has also enhanced turnaround times and responsiveness, improved precision, and…
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Scm Group and Tecnest join forces to accelerate the integration of technological and digital solutions
Scm Group, a global leader in technologies for processing a wide range of materials and in industrial components, and Tecnest, a key player in production planning and supply chain management software, have formalized a partnership that will enable both companies…
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Two new HUBTEX forklifts deliver sustainable power for wood yards and warehouses
HUBTEX is expanding its range of electric multidirectional sideloaders with two new 5-tonne models designed for demanding timber applications: the MSL 50 and the MAXX 50. Both trucks are tailored to the needs of timber merchants, sawmills and prefabricated house…
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BE-ST Innovation Campus Relaunches with Two New Facilities
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) officially relaunched its Innovation Campus at the start of September, by welcoming stakeholders to see the newly equipped Mass Timber Centre of Excellence and Scotland’s newly retrofitted National Retrofit Centre. The event, held at…
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