PM hopeful Gove visits Norbord
Secretary of State for the Environ- ment Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, went to Norbord’s operations in Cowie, Stirlingshire, to hear about the challenges he company faces sourcing its raw material. Gove was given a guided tour accompanied by local MP Stephen Kerr, who chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the wood panel industry. Norbord and other
manufacturers in the Wood Panel Industries’ Federation have warned that a major government rethink is required to help the industry satisfy demand for its products.
A recent report carried out on behalf of the APPG for the wood panel industry, involving former Energy Minister, the Rt Hon Brian Wilson, concluded that wood availability will decrease dramatically within the next decade.
The strain on the UK’s wood basket is being exacerbated by renewable energy subsidies and is creating real uncertainty for wood panel manufacturers while endangering the supply of key materials in the construction and house building sectors. Steve Roebuck, Director of Environmental, Health and Safety
James Burrell opens new-look Blyth branch
James Burrell Builders Merchant welcomed the captain of Blyth Spartans A.F.C, Robbie Dale, and Vice-Chairman, Kevin Scott to officially open the company’s renovated Blyth branch. The independent builders merchant, based in Gateshead, has completed a major £250k renovation of the branch and
hosted an opening day to celebrate.
Kevin Dawson, Regional Sales Manager at James Burrell, commented: “We’re delighted that the major renovation in our Blyth site is complete.
“It was an honour to welcome Robbie and Kevin to do the official ribbon cutting and to
Talasey hits 15th mark
Talasey Group is celebrating its 15-year anniversary this month. A milestone for the company, the anniversary represents the landscaping supplier’s continued success and ability to exceed customer expectations with a diverse product portfolio and exceptional service.
Founder and CEO, Mark Wall established Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd. In a short space of time, Natural Paving Products had developed 5 additional product brands and with such a diverse product portfolio the company rebranded to Talasey Group in 2018, with Natural Paving continuing as the sub- brand for the company.
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The company has grown at a rapid rate and in the past six years alone has more than tripled its turnover. To support the growth, the company has doubled the size of its Doncaster Distribution Centre, alongside its 3 other large stocking locations at Tilbury, Grangemouth and Southampton.
show them around the branch”. Alongside Blyth, the company has nine other branches at Bishop Auckland, Gateshead, Morpeth, Newcastle, Ossett, Stockton, Sunderland, York and Rotherham.
at Norbord, said: “The UK’s wood supply is now at a critical point due to demand from heavily subsidised biomass for energy.” “We’re not against the use of wood for energy, but continuing to use subsidy to drive wood towards energy is putting undue pressure our domestic wood supply. This threatens industries, such as construction and furniture manufacture, which rely on wood panels and sequester carbon for generations.”
NBG adds three partners
Independent merchant buying group National Buying Group has added About Roofing Supplies Ltd, Alltype Roofing Supplies Ltd and Peterhead Hardware & DIY Ltdto its list of partners. About Roofing Supplies, founded in 1998, operates four branches across Surrey and West Sussex.
Family-owned Peterhead Hardware and DIY Ltd (pictured), formed in 1997 and based north of Aberdeen, supplies trade and the public through a single branch. The central location houses both North East Timber Supplies supplying timber, building and plumbing supplies and Taylor Made Interiors supplying a range of British and German kitchens and bathrooms. Third new member Alltype Roofing Supplies opened its doors in 1979 in south east London.
Keyline gets awareness campaign on the road
Keyline has upped its campaign to generate awareness of prostate cancer with its the form of newly-branded truck. 2019 marks the 10th year of the specialist civils distributor partnering with leading men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK in order to raise money and vital awareness of the disease. This initiative is one of many that Keyline and Prostate Cancer UK have collaborated on successfully with £1.8 million raised so far. There are four Keyline trucks in total that have the branding, which will be used for business across the UK. The Willesden branch will be the only one in London to receive this limited-edition truck.
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