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Donaldson Group announces new CFO
Donaldson Group, has appointed Alyson Donaldson as Group chief financial officer (CFO). Alyson joins the Group from leading global veterinary care provider, IVC Evidensia, where she was UK & ROI chief financial officer. Here she was responsible for the UK-wide…
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Made Smarter Awards recognises wood manufacturers
A trio of wood manufacturers pursuing digital transformation are among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, celebrating excellence in manufacturing. The scheme has been launched to mark the fourth anniversary of the pioneering Made Smarter adoption programme, a…
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Estate Sawmills acquires Savoy Timber
After more than 70 years of trading, Savoy Timber Ltd, a Lancashire-headquartered family business, has been acquired by Savoy Timber Holdings Ltd, a new company set up by Chris Powell of Estate Sawmills Ltd, a fast-growing Bradford-based timber merchant. Established…
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Timber Development UK and Structural Timber Association sign MOU
Timber Development UK (TDUK) and Structural Timber Association (STA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help grow and develop the timber construction market. Under the terms of the agreement the two parties have agreed to form a partnership in order…
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MKM founder David Kilburn honoured with CBE
The co-founder of MKM, David Kilburn, has been awarded a CBE for services to the construction industry and to charity in the King’s inaugural Birthday Honours list. David, who is celebrating his 60th year in the construction sector this year,…
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Alloway Timber & Builders Merchants wins Prestige Award
Alloway Timber & Builders Merchants have announced they have won the Building Merchants of the Year award for London/South East 2023/2024, as part of the Prestige Awards. . The judges were impressed by the range of materials available at Alloway…
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GMG Energy plants another 10,000 trees
In keeping with its commitment to a minimal impact on the environment and the natural world, timber products specialist GMG Energy has announced that is planting another 10,000 trees in a swathe of forest it owns in the far north-east…
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Trades warned of equipment crimewave
Tradespeople are being warned to step up security as a crime wave sweeps through construction sites in the UK. Commercial insurer NFU Mutual’s new research reveals almost nine in 10 (89%) tradespeople have experienced theft and crime specialists are warning…
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TDUK University Design Challenge another triumph
The winners of #TDChallenge23 have been announced. The ‘competition’ enables students to learn how to design and build with timber while providing skills they can take into their careers by simulating real challenges the students will face. Fiercely competitive, from…
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Highlands housebuilder on the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero
After four decades in the industry and 30 years of running his own joinery business in the North of Scotland, Kevin Rodgers has seen the panel board product market evolve both in application and performance; and has developed a particular…
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