Press Releases
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OSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for site hoarding and security
SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a versatile OSB3 board, primed in the factory in either a neutral white or grey, and ready to be immediately erected around construction projects or buildings in need of protection.
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Timber imports bounce back
May was the best month for timber imports in 2023, with volume growth seen across all major product categories, says TDUK.
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CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder
As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, with these ranging from creating architraves for door surrounds to highly detailed…
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Norbord to West Fraser – official name change announced
The official name change, from Norbord Europe Limited to West Fraser Europe Limited, has been announced (3 July 2023). The European engineered panel specialist has been known as West Fraser for the past three years; and contact and registered office…
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Vandecasteele Houtimport receives the Voka Charter Sustainable Entrepreneurship (VCDO) certificate for the 22nd time in a row
On Thursday 15 June, Vandecasteele Houtimport received the Voka Charter Sustainable Entrepreneurship (VCDO) 2023 certificate. The certificate was awarded by Voka – Chamber of Commerce West Flanders and POM West Flanders and is a recognition for the extra sustainability efforts…
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From the Sawmill: June 2023 Newsletter from Vastern Timber
Welcome to your June Newsletter. Fancy coming along to Build it Live in Bicester this weekend (10-11 June)? We’ll be there presenting our award-winning timber cladding. And yes, our Build It ‘Best Cladding’ award might make an appearance too. Also…
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Timber Development UK launches ‘Timber Typologies’ at FOOTPRINT+
Timber Development UK (TDUK) – the UK’s trade association for the timber supply chain – has launched a new guide to understanding options for timber construction. Aimed at developers, investors and policy makers, Timber Typologies outlines the variety of build options and…
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South coast carpentry company counts on SterlingOSB Zero performance
A time-served carpenter with a broad building background has come to rely on the performance and all-round quality of SterlingOSB Zero, a popular panel board which is manufactured in the UK by West Fraser. He finds a variety of uses…
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Robust SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for screening and walkways
SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a sturdy board which is ideal for the construction of screening and walkways, either for privacy or to fulfil health & safety requirements; it’s able to withstand the inclement British…
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