Press Releases
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From the Sawmill: July Newsletter from Vastern Timber
Can you believe it’s July! Here’s the latest news from the sawmill. Follow the build of an amazing larch-clad home in Bath. Check out the good news from ‘Project Grow’. Plus, see where our larch comes from (spoiler alert: it’s…
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From the Sawmill: June Newsletter from Vastern Timber
Welcome to our June newsletter. Where do we start? It’s been a busy month and we’ve got lots to share with you. You can read our declaration to act on climate change. Be one of the first to see our new Brimstone website. And…
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Are digital solutions the key to recruiting and retaining top talent?
ECI Software Solutions has announced the promotion of Chris Fisher to vice president of the EMEA lumber, building material and hardware (LBMH) division...
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CaberFloor P5 for creak-free flooring
For the past six years, West Fraser has partnered with RIBA Journal to hold an annual competition that challenges architects to use the industry’s most popular OSB brand...
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How is CaberFloor made?
For the past six years, West Fraser has partnered with RIBA Journal to hold an annual competition that challenges architects to use the industry’s most popular OSB brand...
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Lathams adds ultra-sustainable HONEXT® panel to range
Today, James Latham Ltd (Lathams), one of the UK’s leading and most forward-thinking distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces, announces it has become the only UK distributor of revolutionary Spanish construction panel HONEXT®. HONEXT® was originally founded in 2011…
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Import warning – Birch Plywood from the Far East
It has been nearly six months since Russia’s awful invasion of Ukraine, with few signs the conflict is going to abate anytime soon. Though grain exports began to leave Ukraine this week for the first time since the war began, international…
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James Latham’s Barry Jarvis retires after 52 years of devoted service
Today, Barry Jarvis, Redwood Warehouse Supervisor at James Latham Ltd’s Purfleet Depot, retires after over 50 years of service. Barry is a lifelong ‘timber-vangelist’ who began working for Lathams in 1970 at the company’s former Clapton site. Rapidly rising through…
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Timber Development UK release market statement
Timber Development UK has released its latest quarterly market statement which outlines the supply, demand and price trends seen in early 2022. The market statement provides a detailed analysis of the first quarter of 2022, looking at import and price…
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Our products are net carbon negative – but our journey is not over yet!
For the past six years, West Fraser has partnered with RIBA Journal to hold an annual competition that challenges architects to use the industry’s most popular OSB brand...
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