Members of our timber team recently visited Carrefour International Du Bois in Nantes, one of the world’s leading events for the international timber industry. Michelle Buckland, Managing Director, David McVeigh, Purchasing Director, and Alex Wood, Business Development Director attended the exhibition to meet with suppliers, explore the latest products and developments, and gain a wider view of the direction of the global timber market. Held in Nantes, Carrefour International Du Bois brings together timber suppliers, manufacturers, processors and associated product specialists from across the world. The event showcases a broad range of products, from sawn and processed timber through to…
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Haldane Group Timber Division joins Timber Development UK The Haldane Group Timber Division, which includes Prowood, GE Robinson and the timber division at Haldane Fisher is now a member of Timber Development UK. This membership reflects our commitment to responsible sourcing, recognised industry standards and sustainable practices across our timber operations. As part of the UK’s largest timber supply chain network, we gain access to technical expertise, industry insight and best-practice guidance that support the future of low-carbon construction. Membership also means aligning with the Timber Development UK Code of Conduct, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality, compliant and environmentally…
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The Haldane Group has joined forces with several charities this year, spanning the company’s three regions. This aligns with Haldane Group’s dedication to fostering positive change within the communities it serves, and supporting local initiatives that make a lasting impact. Haldane Fisher England, GE Robinson and Prowood will partner with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for the incoming year. Chosen following completion of the National 3 Peaks Challenge 2023 in aid of the charity, it was a collective decision between colleagues to continue the support. CALM provides vital suicide prevention services to those in need and offers helpline and…
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Haldane Group’s Prowood Ltd. has launched its Proclad brochure. Based in Wigan, Prowood is a well-known distributor of high-quality softwoods and hardwoods. Check out the Proclad brochure here. You can get in touch with the Prowood team by contacting them at info@prowoodltd.com or 01942 525 040.
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Part of the Haldane Group, one of the largest independent merchants in the UK and Ireland, G E Robinson has invested over £350K in a brand new high-pressure timber treatment facility at its Walsall site. The new 2m diameter x 12.5m long treatment vessel will allow G E Robinson to increase and extend its stocks of green and brown preservative-treated sawn and machined timbers for their customers in the construction, agricultural, garden buildings, landscaping and fencing sectors. Branch manager, John Leach commented, “It is a very exciting time for Robinson’s. Over the past six months, the site has undergone a…