Sam Bowsher followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a multiple winner of Carve Carrbridge, the BSW-sponsored Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition.
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A BSW Fort William based employee beat off competition from around the country to win the Under 25’s Career Development Award at last week’s Timber Trade Journal (TTJ) Awards in London.
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The UK’s largest integrated timber and forestry business, BSW Group, is gearing up for a busy end to 2022, with its commitment to supporting STEM development continuing as students return to school.
BSW Group has entered a joint venture with Power Sheds, a major disruptor in the sector since launching in 2019, and with a turnover in excess of £15m.
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BSW Timber lands multiple industry awards at the Jewson 2021 Supplier Conference and Dinner, and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) 2022 Awards and Conference.
BSW Group sponsors the Borders Book Festival in Melrose and, in doing so, raises money for the Future Trees Trust.
BSW recently welcomed Member of Scottish Parliament Kate Forbes to their BSW Fort William site, and her visit was crucial to raising awareness about the skills shortage in the timber sector.
Fort William Engineer has been recognised for leading a team of apprentices through Skills Development Scotland's Fuel Change Competition.
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BSW Timber has unveiled its latest new product innovation – a spruce infused chewing gum product ‘Juicy Spruce’.
BSW Group has been awarded the Carbon Reduction Award and the Rising Star Award at the Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) Award Dinner this month.
Hamish Macleod was awarded the 'Dedicated Service to Forestry Award' at the 2022 Confor Dinner and Awards ceremony.
BSW Group has made the immediate decision to stop purchasing any raw material which originates from Russia.
BSW has unveiled its new brand, with an expanded vision of ‘seeing timber in new light’.
This year sees our Boat of Garten site Mill Manager, Dave Mills, celebrate his 22nd year at the helm, becoming the longest serving custodian of the mill.
This year has proven to be one of growth and recognition at BSW Group, with member businesses BSW Timber and Tilhill having scooped a grand total of 19 awards in 2021. The latest accolade came ...
BSW enjoyed a successful night at the recent Wood Protection Association awards in Coventry, picking up two awards at the prestigious timber industry event.
BSW Timber’s Fort William mill recently supported local residents by replacing fire damaged memorial bench which belonged to the Lochaber family.
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BSW Group has provided timber materials to an innovative low-carbon sculpture project displayed across Glasgow as part of the city’s COP26 event
Investing in the future of British forests and homegrown timber remains key to accelerating economic development.
BSW Timber Ltd, the UK’s major integrated forestry and sawmilling group, has been acquired by global sawmiller Binderholz.
BSW Timber’s Electrical Supervisor, Stuart Matheson takes home the Career Development Award at the TTJ Awards 2021.
BSW Group central to finalising agreement for Selco Builders Merchant to buy 8,000 woodland-generated carbon credits.
BSW has announced a strategic partnersgip between its IRO Timber range and OSC Sales.
BSW Timber's Sales Director, Mike Faulkner and friend Janet McGeever raise over £8,000 for charity after cycling the length of Ireland.
BSW Timber has undertaken a significant investment program in plant and infrastructure in conjunction with JJ Smith Woodworking Machinery.
BSW has launched an Accredited Installer Scheme that offers an array of exclusive benefits to contractors across the country.
BSW Timber’s Group Sales Director is set to cycle over 600km across Ireland for charity.
A BSW mill manager has recently met the Duke of Cambridge on account of his volunteer work during the pandemic
Saw doctoring is one of the most valuable and specialist skills in timber manufacturing. BSW have developed the UK’s first saw doctoring course and qualification to ensure that these skills are not lost to a generation.
Apprentices from the UK’s leading timber manufacturer, BSW Timber, were finalists in the national Fuel Change competition, which encourages businesses to tackle industry challenges and work towards a low carbon economy.
Bruce McKay has been appointed as Managing Director of BSW Timber Solutions Limited, formerly SCA Wood UK, following five successful years in his post as Supply Chain and Procurement Director.
BSW urges everyone to play their part in developing the first ever South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy.
BSW has donated materials to Melrose Primary School to help build an outdoor shelter for the children.
BSW Timber's Fort William Mill Manager has ran the equivalent of 400 Ben Nevis treks to raise money for his local football club.
Meet the man behind the mobile: We dragged our Sales Executive Ash away from the festivities to talk all things timber, time machines and Swindon Town.
BSW Group has invested in tailored training courses for staff across its sawmills in Scotland. This training has seen five up-and-coming team leaders awarded with full Chartered Management Institute (CMI) certifications, which will transform how the business and its team operate.
BSW Group member Maelor Forest Nurseries Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Appleton as its new Managing Director
BSW has acquired the Building and Supply Solutions division of SCA Wood UK, which includes the manufacture and distribution of timber and associated products to the home improvement and builders merchant sectors.
The ember of idea on how to help people unable to leave home during Coronavirus restrictions has turned into a blazing success for a young Fort William teenager who delivers Hotties heat logs on her bicycle.
