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Tilhill trials automated planting machine to support woodland creation
Tilhill Forestry has successfully trialled an automated tree planting machine as the sector looks for practical ways to increase woodland creation, improve delivery capacity and support planting teams at scale. The forestry sector is under growing pressure to deliver more…
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Recovered fibre could reshape MDF’s carbon story
New Life Cycle Analysis suggests MDF made with recovered fibres from MDF Recovery’s process can reduce manufacturing carbon impact, with further gains possible through renewable energy and higher recycled content. Recycled MDF fibre could play a meaningful role in lowering…
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Postsaver achieves code approval
Ground-line timber protection specialist Postsaver has secured approval under both the International Residential Code® (IRC) and International Building Code® (IBC), providing further recognition of the long-term performance of its timber post protection system. The approvals confirm that Postsaver products meet…
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Accoya selected for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden benches
Accoya wood has been chosen for the seating within the new Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden at Regent’s Park, where durability, low maintenance and long-term outdoor performance are central to the design. Accsys has confirmed that Accoya wood will be…
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Medite Smartply celebrates 50 years of MDF expertise and innovation: trusted for 50 years. Built for what’s next.
MEDITE SMARTPLY, the industry-leading engineered wood panel manufacturer, is proud to celebrate 50 years of manufacturing medium density fibreboard (MDF) for the European and global markets. Marking five decades of making ideas into reality for carpenters, joiners, and furniture makers,…
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Institute of Carpenters sets out future skills agenda
The Institute of Carpenters has briefed its Royal Patron on leadership succession, skills development and new initiatives aimed at strengthening the UK wood occupations sector. The current and future leadership of the Institute of Carpenters has met HRH The Duchess…
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German sawmills call for action on beetle-damaged spruce
Germany’s sawmilling sector is pushing for a national plan to expand storage capacity for beetle-damaged spruce, as research shows that properly handled timber can remain usable for longer than many in the market may assume. Germany’s timber industry is once…
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MEDITE SMARTPLY calls for joined-up action on timber skills
MEDITE SMARTPLY has warned that the UK construction skills crisis will not be solved by recruitment campaigns alone, arguing that the timber sector needs deeper collaboration, better training routes and earlier exposure to modern wood-based technologies. The call comes as…
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Deanta opens £15m Ely facility to support next phase of growth
Deanta UK has formally opened its new £15m flagship facility in Cambridgeshire, marking a significant investment in the company’s next phase of growth. The new site at Lancaster Way, Ely, sits alongside Deanta’s existing premises and effectively brings the business…
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Professional woodworking Expo 2026 set to bring the industry together
Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 23-25 June 2026, the exhibition will showcase the latest machinery, tooling, software, finishes, materials and manufacturing solutions, while giving visitors the opportunity to discover new technologies and hear directly from industry experts. Organisers…
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