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Timber egg creates stir on river
A floating timber “egg” artist’s residence has been launched on the River Beaulieu near Southampton with materials support from Totton Timber and James Latham.
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Ghana hits back at NGO illegal timber risk claims
The Ghana Forestry Commission has hit back against claims by environmental group Global Witness that the “majority” of timber being cut and exported from the country carried a high risk of being...
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Huw Edwards to host TTJ Awards
One of Britain’s best known and most popular newscasters, Huw Edwards, will be the host and guest speaker at the 2013 TTJ Awards.
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Weyerhaeuser acquisition could open new markets
Weyerhaeuser has acquired Longview Timber for US$2.65bn – a move that could open new markets for the company.
Weyerhaeuser has acquired Longview Timber for US$2.65bn – a move that could open new markets for the company.
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Stora Enso plans 2,500 job cuts
Stora Enso has announced it is cutting around 2,500 jobs, after concluding the second phase of its €200m streamlining.
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Forestry Task Force update: “Good, but can improve”
“Good” but “room for improvement” was Confor’s verdict on a government update on improving forestry regulation.
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Travis Perkins promoted to FTSE 100 index
Travis Perkins has made it onto the FTSE 100 index for the first time.
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NZ log exports forecast to rise
Record log exports are expected to underpin an increase in export revenue for New Zealand in the coming year.
LATEST FEATURES
Joinery companies and their suppliers converged for an invigorating British Woodworking Federation Members’ Day. Stephen Powney reports
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Premier crew
The past 20 years have seen steady growth for sheet material specialist Premier Forest Products and, with four acquisitions in the last two years, the pattern is set to continue. Sally Spencer reports
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Keeping the customer satisfied
Norbord is focusing on giving its customers what they want in terms of product development. Sally Spencer reports
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Complying with the CPR
The forthcoming Construction Products Regulation will have a particular impact on the wood-based panels sector. Mark Wilkinson, commercial business development manager for BM TRADA Certification, explains the CE marking process for timber products
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Product generation game
Joanna Crown, marketing manager of Medite and SmartPly from Coillte Panel Products, takes a look at some of the key milestones for the industry in recent months, which mark the next generation of wood-based panel products
BLOGS
Today's policy measures for renewable energy are just the start and there could be bigger challenges for timber in future, says Alastair Kerr, director-general of the Wood Panel Industries Federation
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Accreditation hits the mark
There are increasing demands for proof of product quality, performance and sourcing, explains Jim Coulson, director of TFT Woodexperts Ltd.
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Planting the right kind of trees
The government's forestry policies need to recognise the importance of commercial conifer crops, says David Sulman, executive director of the UK Forest Products Association.
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Global forum for a united front
The Global Timber Forum (GTF) was clear about what it did not want to be at its launch in Rome last week. Various phrases were used, but the most popular were “just another conference” and “a talking shop”.
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Charting the changes
Peter Latham, chairman of James Latham plc, congratulates TTJ on 140 years of serving the timber industry
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Global Timber Summit 2013
An event for all senior executives from the entire timberland value chain including pension funds, endowment funds, hedge funds, TIMOs, private landowners, forestmanagement companies, law firms and banks.
An event for all senior executives from the entire timberland value chain including pension funds, endowment funds, hedge funds, TIMOs, private landowners, forestmanagement companies, law firms and banks.
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