Press Releases
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TIMCON urges government to cut pallet business red tape
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has written to the UK Government calling for the UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to be used as an opportunity to reduce the burden of unnecessary regulations on the pallet and timber…
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Premier Forest Products targets £200m business following landmark year of strategic expansion
Premier Forest Products has completed a landmark year of strategic growth and expansion, strengthening its position as one of the UK’s largest independent timber and timber processing groups through major acquisitions, operational investment and continued workforce growth. Premier Forest has…
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Yorkshire firm earns place on Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2026
Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, in partnership with WorkL, recognising the company’s commitment to employee wellbeing, engagement, and creating a positive workplace culture across its nationwide network.…
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Actis barn conversion project to feature on Scandia-Hus factory tour
Visitors to a timber frame factory in Sussex next month will be able to experience a barn conversion live in action as part of a tour being hosted by Scandia-Hus, with support from insulation specialist Actis. Scandia-Hus uses Actis products…
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Timber-rich homebuilder to design affordable eco-village tackling Highland depopulation
MAKAR has been appointed by the Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust (KLCT) to take forward design and survey work for the proposed Micro-Ecovillage at Ratagan and Saraig, on the shores of Loch Duich. KLCT chair Maggie Byrne said: “We felt that MAKAR’s presentation showed a…
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Beacon Fencing invests in Postsaver application machine to meet growing customer demand
Beacon Fencing Ltd, one of the largest fencing stockists in the Sussex region, has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a new Postsaver Pro-Shrink Application Machine, enabling the company to increase production of guaranteed long-life fence posts. The…
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Donaldson Timber Systems appoints Quality Manager
Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems has appointed James Lund-Lack as Regional and Quality Manager. An expert construction professional and strategic advisor, James brings over 15 years of senior management experience to his role, most recently as Managing Director…
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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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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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Unilin Panels in Oostrozebeke is committing more than €100 million to advanced next-generation technology upgrades
Investing when others wait It is no coincidence that Unilin is launching such an ambitious project at a time when European industry is under pressure. President Unilin Panels Bert Vandenkendelaere explains: “This is not an investment for the next two…
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