Press Releases
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Frost-laden mornings? No problem with West Fraser’s CaberDek in East Sussex self-build
Embarking on a renovation is challenging at the best of times but, when starting a building project in the depths of winter, there are bound to be bumps in the road! Self-builder, Tim Morris, set about a full renovation of his…
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Celebrate the 24 days of Christmas with West Fraser and win a prize!
West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord), the UK’s number one engineered wood panel manufacturer, is celebrating the festive season by giving customers the chance to win a fantastic prize! Customers who have bought a West Fraser product just need to…
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Proud supporters of Shared Earth Forest School – Vastern
During National Tree Week, Vastern Timber is proud to announce our support for ‘Project Grow,’ from Shared Earth learning forest school. We asked Shared Earth Learning to tell us more about the project. “Thanks to a generous £5000 donation from…
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German Industry Award for the Aisle Master AME-OP
Irish manufacturer Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan
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Global timber conference marks beginning of new era for the industry
More than 150 members came together for the inaugural Timber Development UK AGM and Global Timber Conference, marking the beginning of a new era for the UK timber industry. Timber Development UK was formed by the merger of the Timber…
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10 new curtain trailers have arrived
All our trailers are made in Belgium. These new curtain trailers have been produced by Turbo's Hoet...
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Timber Development UK calls for recognition of crucial role of timber on built environment day at COP26
As we enter the first ever Built Environment Day at COP26, Timber Development UK (the trade association formed from the merger of the UK Timber Trade Federation and TRADA) is calling for world and industry leaders to recognise the pressing…
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Helping the construction industry to help the environment
Simon Woods, European Sales, Marketing and Logistics Director explains how West Fraser is helping the construction industry to help the environment. As the world becomes more and more aware of the effect we have on the planet, it is important…
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From neglected 1960’s bungalow to forever home with West Fraser’s CaberDek
When Mark and Jayne Holdsworth bought a neglected 1960’s bungalow in Leeds, they could already envisage a fantastic forever home. The extension programme comprises demolition and renovation stages as the couple reconfigure their home and construct a three-storey extension to…
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Timber import patterns shift rapidly to meet high demand in Q3
The market has proved responsive to high demand for timber in the UK with imports sourced from a far broader range of supplying countries in Q3. Demand for timber and panel products during the summer months of 2021 was at…
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