Archwood Group invests in manufacturing technology

Archwood Group invests in manufacturing technology
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Build, Supply
Family-owned timber manufacturer Archwood Group has cut production time for by 50% following a machinery upgrade at its site in Chirk, North Wales.  The business, which operates the Richard Burbidge and Atkinson & Kirby brands, replaced its Maka ME machine with a Masterwood CNC machine as part of wider investment...
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FEFPEB President calls for industry unity in final congress speech
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Build, Supply
The outgoing head of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has called for all representatives of the European and international wooden pallet and packaging industry to work together rather than separately to ensure European lobbying messages are consistent and achieve the best possible results for the...
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Summit Timber Group reports revenues over £90m
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Supply
Summit Timber Group has delivered a strong first full-year performance, generating revenue of £90.1m, gross profit of £20.2m at a 22% margin, operating profit of £8.5m and profit after tax of £3.4m. The results are set out in the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025....
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Supplying Timber issue 11 looks ahead to 2027 and celebrates innovation
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Build, Supply
The Autumn 2026 issue of Timber Development UK's Supplying Timber magazine is now available to read online, bringing together the latest industry news, market analysis, business advice and inspiring examples of timber in construction. With challenging trading conditions continuing to affect businesses across the timber supply chain, this latest issue...
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TDUK and British Retail Consortium publish new EUDR guidance for UK businesses
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has partnered with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to publish a new guidance document helping UK retailers and supply chain businesses understand and prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The new publication, EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Strategic Implications for Retailers and GB Supply Chains, provides...
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future for Timber
Respond to the draft London plan now to support timber housing in the UK.
by Jonathan Gutierrez|15 October 26|Design
Urgent Member Action: The Greater London Authority (GLA) is currently consulting on the new draft London Plan, with submissions closing this Thursday, 15 October at 17:00.  While the Mayor aims to accelerate the transition to a net-zero capital, draft policies within the plan contain critical flaws that threaten our sector....
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How Sweden shows we don’t have to choose between safety and sustainability
by TDUK|12 October 26|Supply
Walking through Hackney two decades ago, you would have been used to a cacophony of construction. Major developments were unfolding, as the area entered a serious regeneration effort both ahead and after the 2012 London Olympics. Cranes, concrete and steel were a constant. Noisy trucks, jackhammers and disruption. Over those...
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TDUK Annual Awards Dinner 2026 – Nominations are open
by Jonathan Gutierrez|05 October 26|Corporate
The biggest event in the timber industry’s calendar is just a few weeks away. Enter now for the chance to be crowned a winner at our Annual Awards Dinner on 4 November. We are counting down to yet another sold-out annual dinner, which will bring together more than 400 members of the...
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Why forest governance matters to the UK timber industry
by Lucy Bedry|05 October 26|Sustainability
Timber Development UK Chief Executive David Hopkins has joined a new Forest Governance, Markets and Climate (FGMC) campaign exploring why strong forest governance matters for forests, communities, trade and investment around the world. Forests are one of our greatest assets in tackling climate change. They sustain livelihoods and national economies,...
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TDUK members shine bright at the TTJ Awards
by Jennie Ward|04 October 26|Build, Supply
A number of TDUK members, and TDUK itself, celebrated success as they were crowned winners at the TTJ Awards last month. In front of 320 guests, Howarth Timber Group received four awards on the day - Timber Merchant of the Year, Timber Garden Product Supplier of the Year and The...
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