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CITB awards £430k impact funding to accelerate low-carbon timber construction
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has awarded £430k from its flagship Industry Impact Fund to develop a comprehensive industry training programme to accelerate timber construction in the UK. The funding will be used to develop training content and courses…
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Premier Forest Products’ Corporate Parenting Programme applauded by Work and Pensions Secretary in Commons
Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has been applauded by the Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden on their groundbreaking Corporate Parenting Programme. In partnership with Newport Council and its Children’s Services, the Premier Forest Corporate Parenting Programme takes…
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James Donaldson Timber prepares for Chorley expansion
Leading timber supplier, James Donaldson Timber (JDT) is preparing to open its new, 110,000ft2 flagship manufacturing facility in Botany Bay Business Park next month, with the creation of highly skilled job opportunities for local workers. As one of the UK’s…
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Latest pallet figures highlight strong reuse trend
The wooden pallet industry is continuing to drive reuse in UK supply chains, according to latest annual market figures. According to the 2024 UK Wood Pallets & Packaging Market, an independent study commissioned jointly by the Timber Packaging & Pallet…
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Grown in Britain Achieves Category A Status Following Landmark Announcement at National Forestry Conference
Last week’s Grown in Britain Week (#GiBWeek25) culminated in a landmark announcement at the National Forestry Conference that will transform opportunities for homegrown timber across the construction sector. Category A recognition following rigorous assessment Minister for Nature, Mary Creagh…
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British Woodworking Federation 2025 Awards shortlist revealed
The shortlist for the prestigious 2025 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. Celebrating the very best of the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry, the BWF Awards highlight the skill, creativity and dedication that the sector has to offer.…
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The Great British Timber Roadshow promotes C16 timber
MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has joined forces with James Jones & Sons Ltd to launch a UK-wide campaign championing the use of British-grown C16 timber. Each year MKM supplies more than 150,000 tonnes of timber to tradespeople, developers, and the…
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Test production has begun at the new Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill
Metsä Wood is responding to the growing demand for resource-efficient wood-based materials by building a new Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski, Finland. The project is reaching an important milestone on schedule: the first test runs will begin in October, and…
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James Latham leads the way in sustainable timber solutions for innovative garden pods
Latham Timber Manufacturing (formerly Dresser Mouldings) has played a key role in cladding an innovative series of garden office pods with factory-finished Accoya – a timber known for being sustainable, durable, and visually striking. A new partnership between Garden Office…
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Get involved with Grown in Britain Week 2025!
Running from Monday, 6th to Sunday, 12th October, #GiBWeek25 promises to be the most impactful yet, building on last year’s remarkable success while championing the vital role of homegrown timber in Britain’s sustainable future. Prosperity through Resilience and Innovation This…
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