Construction sector output declined by 0.6% in third quarter, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The fall, a preliminary estimate, compared to growth of 1.1% in the second quarter. Output has now ...
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Vapo Timber is the latest Nordic sawmiller to announce production cutbacks. The company, which has just reported a loss of € 4.2m, said the cutbacks were due to the significant overcapacity in Europe which has led to a collapse in ...
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Bolton College - one of the North West's largest providers of vocational training and further education - has installed an extensive Impro IXP220 accesscontrol system, a BPT video door entry system and BPT rising bollards to its new Deane ...
UK hardwood traders have questioned whether they could be sent to prison under new EU legislation if some illegal timber found its way into their supply chain. A lively meeting at the London Hardwood Club yesterday saw concerned traders ...
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While some timber mills are closing because workers have gone off to the mines, others are benefiting from the resources boom. Growing demand for timber in the mines means a northern NSW mill has nearly doubled in size in less than five ...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for construction materials held steady in September after a dropping 0.6% in August. Meanwhile, the measure was up 8.1% from a year earlier, although only ...
China's Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corp. And Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. Announced the launch of a new joint venture on Thursday. The steelmakers each have a 50-percent stake in a new tin plate plant in Wuhan, the capital of central ...
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The US government has appointed 19 representatives to the first national Softwood Lumber Board. The board has been set up following the creation of the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order, ...
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Mr. Jiang, a dealer of Imola Ceramics in Changsha, introduced the sales of Imola Ce-ramics in China were not very satisfied at the beginning. At that time big-size tiles were popular in China, while Imola Ceram-ics mainly dealt with ...
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Choosing a bathtub poses different challenges than choosing other plumbing fixtures like a kitchen or bathroom sink. The plans you have for your bathroom, what you're starting with and what you want from a tub should all factor into your ...
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Before installing a wood floor, it is important to know about the available types. Learning about the pros, cons, cost, and design options available for: laminate, solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, bamboo, and cork will help ensure the ...
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A new wood-plastic composite material for industrial and consumer end-uses is being launched by UPM. The new product, made from virgin wood fibres and clean plastic polymers, is aimed at use in furniture, tableware and other everyday living ...
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The cleaning process of flat washer for tempered glass is simple relatively. The tanks can be feed with industrial water without heating. Because the surface of glass has not been made any treatment, there is no special requirement for the ...
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been rated as top investors in the GCC wood products industry, according to latest data. Gulf states' investments in the industry reached $478 million last year, said a report released by the Gulf ...
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's timber and timber-derived products exports are expected to be around RM20 billion to RM21 billion this year, almost equalling last year's exports totalling RM20.5 billion. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries ...
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