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Premier Forest Products Strengthens Timber Engineering Capability with Acquisition of National Timber Systems
Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), strengthening and enhancing its timber engineering capability and solutions across the UK. National Timber Systems was previously part of National Timber Group England Ltd, which entered administration in…
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Plans approved to remove part of damaged Troon sawmill building
Plans have been submitted to remove part of a building damaged by storms at a sawmill in Troon. Glennon Brothers UK Ltd is seeking consent from South Ayrshire Council to carry out alterations to the Apollo building at its timber…
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Winners Galore
The Structural Timber Awards 2025 once again recognised the fantastic projects and people making the timber sector tick, here is a quick reminder of this year’s worthy winners. Held at the National Conference Centre (NCC) Birmingham on 1 October, and…
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Premier Forest Products Strengthens Timber Engineering Capability with Acquisition of National Timber Systems
Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), strengthening and enhancing its timber engineering capability and solutions across the UK. National Timber Systems was previously part of National Timber Group UK, which entered administration in late…
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Specifying Timber Windows: Performance Factors to Consider
When specifying timber windows for an upcoming project, the responsibility lies with building professionals and architects to ensure that the materials and window components meet the aesthetic, material, and performance requirements specified by the client. With ever-changing requirements and competing…
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Bauer Media Outdoor and Essex County Council launch groundbreaking timber bus shelters
Bauer Media Outdoor has unveiled a revolutionary new range of bus shelters – the Milestone – in partnership with Essex County Council as part of their Basildon Greener Route launch. This marks the most significant innovation in UK bus shelter…
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Clean Air Clear Gains
Bristol-based Robbins Timber is an independently owned specialist timber merchant with a history stretching back over 140 years and has benefited from an extraction upgrade with the Ecogate® energy-saving system. Robbins Timber distributes timber products and sheet materials, as well…
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From Forest to Forecourt
An innovative new solar carport kit – made from Douglas fir glulam – is creating headlines in France and will soon be available in the UK. Easy to install and promising a low carbon, low-cost option, what is Pivolta? Developed…
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Scanhugger & MCA Engineering: Crafting the Future of UK Wood Waste Management
In a world where mass production often leads to compromises in quality and performance, Scanhugger stands proudly apart. It’s all about handcrafted machinery, not mass production. Founded in Denmark 40 years ago and built upon true craftsmanship, Scanhugger has maintained…
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Smarter Warehouse Design
In today’s competitive timber sector, where every square metre counts, optimising existing storage space is crucial. Material moving specialist Combilift offer some experienced industry advice. Expanding or relocating can be both costly and disruptive, but maximising storage in your current…
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