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Woodsafe takes the next step – establishes Woodsafe Group with Johan Padel as Chairman
Woodsafe is establishing Woodsafe Group AB, bringing its businesses together under a unified group structure. Following the acquisition of Munktorps Träförädling this summer and substantial investment in its Västerås facilities, the company is strengthening its governance through a professional Board…
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Tiger Modular unveils new brand, website, and expanded range as business enters next phase of growth
Tiger Modular, a leading UK modular garden building retailer, has unveiled a new brand identity, website, and expanded product range as it enters its next phase of growth. The launch introduces a distinct new identity for Tiger Modular, alongside a…
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Premier Forest Products CEO appointed as Chair of Homewards NEON initiative in Newport
Premier Forest Products CEO Terry Edgell has been appointed Chair of the New Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) Newport, a Homewards initiative that brings businesses together to help tackle homelessness by creating employment opportunities. Homewards is the homelessness programme established by…
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Summit Timber Group reports £90.1m revenue
Summit Timber Group has reported revenue of £90.1m ($119.5m) in its first full-year financial results, covering the 12 months to 31 December 2025. The timber products group posted figures from the company’s 2025 consolidated financial statements, which outlined a gross…
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New appointment strengthens National Timber Systems
Timber engineering specialist National Timber Systems (NTS) has bolstered its Sheffield manufacturing facility, with the appointment of Luke Sellers as Operations Manager. This latest appointment follows Premier Forest Product’s acquisition of NTS at the start of the year, and the…
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Stora Enso announce plans to discontinue Gruvön CLT unit
Stora Enso announces change negotiations to commence with union representatives at Gruvön sawmill in Sweden to propose increased focus on sawn goods operations and closure of the Cross Laminated Timber production unit. This plan would result in a permanent closure…
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British Woodworking Federation 2026 Awards shortlist revealed
The shortlist for the 18th British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. The BWF Awards celebrate the skills, creativity and dedication demonstrated by companies and individuals across the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry over the last 12 months. Helen…
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Celebrate Grown in Britain Week 2026!
Running from Monday, 5th to Sunday, 11th October, #GiBWeek26 builds on last year’s incredible success and will spotlight the Grown in Britain activities which help drive excellence across the UK forest supply chain. Commerciality through Connectivity This year, we’re taking inspiration from the…
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Premier Forest Products showcases growth at Decorpanel with new key appointment
Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products continues to showcase its growth with the key appointment of Abby Marshall to its specialist panel processing business, Decorpanel. Acquired by Premier Forest in 2023, Decorpanel provides cutting, machining, laminating and edge-banding solutions…
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New hub for timber supplier to deliver £10m investment and 35 jobs in Newtownabbey
Planning approval has been granted for a new purpose-built storage and distribution hub for timber products supplier James Latham PLC at Ballyearl Business Park, Newtownabbey. The development represents a £10 million investment and is expected to create 35 jobs, while…
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