Timber Trades Journal Online
TIMco in big expansion project
TIMco, one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale suppliers of screws, fixings and power tools accessories has invested in a new 30,000ft2 warehouse space.
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Wood Awards 2018 shortlist unveiled
Twenty exceptional buildings across the UK have been nominated for the Wood Awards 2018 shortlist.
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Premier announces first Group CEO and records record growth
Newport-based Premier Forest Group Ltd has posted another successive year of record growth as it marks its 25th anniversary and announces its first CEO.
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Timber fabricator Glyngary has partnered with VBH to develop a PAS24 certified door solution. Glyngary, a family-owned window and door fabricator since 1985, saw an opportunity to develop a door specification and security hardware package that it says helps it stand out from competitors. The partnership also includes Yale and Accoya modified timber.
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Felling work to tackle tree disease
Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) is advising members of the public that closures and temporary diversions are required at Kilmun Arboretum and Corlarach as felling operations are ongoing over the next month.
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Ecological Building Systems to host air tightness seminar
Ecological Building Systems is returning to The Building Centre in London on October 18 to host a full day air tightness seminar in partnership with intelligent membrane specialist, pro clima, and the BBA.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires EDP
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has announced the acquisition of EDP, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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MTX stands up to Lake District weather
In order to protect hikers, climbers and visitors to the Lake District, Coniston Mountain Rescue has been patrolling the territory for over 70 years. Pivotal to their job is the ability to store lifesaving equipment, such as stretchers, warm clothes and ropes, in the mountainous region, which is why they have constructed their iconic blue boxes throughout the region.
LATEST FEATURES
Twist is the most significant kind of distortion during kiln-drying of sawn timber, writes Mark Jarvis
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Milan machine mart
The Xylexpo woodworking technology fair in Milan during May was again a hot point of innovation. Stephen Powney reports from the show
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Combilift turns 20
Multidirectional forklift truck manufacturer Combilift, a stalwart in the timber-handling sector, threw a massive party to celebrate its 20th anniversary and new factory opening. Stephen Powney joined the throng in Monaghan
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Sterling work
Norbord’s new £95m OSB line in Inverness is up and running and ready to capitalise on the booming market for the panel product. Keren Fallwell reports
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Fast riser
Staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has seen strong growth on the back of a high emphasis on investment, quality and service. Stephen Powney reports from its factory near Derby
BLOGS
Philip Koomen, director of Philip Koomen Furniture and a visiting senior fellow at the Open University Business School highlights Rycotewood Furniture Centre’s efforts to bridge the gap between industry and education
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Global appetite for French timber
A combination of a resurgent home market and export demand is filling the order books of the French timber sector. One key concern, however, is raw material supply, writes French Timber managing director Jean-François Guilbert
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Milan and Nantes shows punch weight
Nantes and Milan are key places in the European timber industry calendar this year.
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Tightening of fire regulations loom
There has been a lot of talk in the timber industry about the potential knock-on effects of the Hackitt Review into the Grenfell fire.
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Don’t panic, do get technical
The General Data Protection Regulation and a backlash against business social media use should not trigger a wholesale rethink on marketing strategy, but the Grenfell disaster should prompt a focus on precision of product performance claims, writes Liz Male of Liz Male Consulting.
