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UKTFA to rebrand as Structural Timber Association
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has announced it is changing its name to the Structural Timber Association (STA) to widen its remit to other timber building systems including SIPs, glulam...
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FSC terminates relationship with Danzer
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated its relationship with decorative veneer and hardwood timber producer Danzer Group in a landmark decision billed by Greenpeace as critical for the...
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Bellway focuses on timber sourcing
Conversations are understood to be taking place at national housebuilder Bellway plc about the sourcing of its CLS due to internal concerns over potential performance issues of home-grown Sitka...
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The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has announced it is changing its name to the Structural Timber Association (STA) to widen its remit to other timber building systems including SIPs, glulam and cross-laminated timber.
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Wood Awards entry deadline extended
The deadline for this year’s Wood Awards has been extended by a week until May 31 due to popular demand.
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Irish mill lobbies minister on Coillte harvesting rights fears
Irish sawmiller Glennon Brothers has underlined the importance of the wood processing sector to the Irish economy during a visit by the minister of state for research and innovation Sean Sherlock on Monday.
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FSC terminates relationship with Danzer
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated its relationship with decorative veneer and hardwood timber producer Danzer Group in a landmark decision billed by Greenpeace as critical for the reputation of FSC.
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New North American timber EPDs published
The American Wood Council and Canadian Wood Council have announced Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for softwood lumber, plywood, OSB and glulam.
LATEST FEATURES
Solid sales growth and some inspiring architectural projects have given Kebony a high profile in the modified wood market. Stephen Powney reports.
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Prestige choice
Accoya has become the prestige, default choice for Westgate Joinery. Stephen Powney reports.
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Traction engines
Accsys Technologies’ Accoya and Tricoya products are gaining traction in the market. Robin Meade reports.
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Improving wood
Making softwood perform like the best tropical hardwoods, while boosting dimensional stability, used to be regarded as one of the holy grails of the timber trade.
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A century is just the start
MH Southern is celebrating its first 100 years and looking forward to the future. Mike Jeffree reports.
BLOGS
Peter Latham, chairman of James Latham plc, congratulates TTJ on 140 years of serving the timber industry
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Regulations? Think investment, not burden
Meeting regulations costs money but think of it as an investment in your future, says Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White
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Constructing a comfort zone
Three new industry initiatives will help educate specifiers about timber Opinion; editorial opinion; blogs
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Ensuring first impressions are good impressions
The timber industry must keep up its sustainability and legality message, says Keith Fryer
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View from the outside
Craig White is chairman of Wood for Good and founder of White Design
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