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Softwood e-update: Overstocks and lower prices the order of the day
23 December, 2021
As imports continued to pile into the UK through September and October, the on-the-ground demand for softwood hit a brick wall leaving most stages of the supply chain over-stocked, writes TTJ’s Softwood Specialist.
Donaldson Group acquires Stewart Milne Timber Systems
17 December, 2021
The Donaldson Group, has acquired the UK’s leading timber frame manufacturer, Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS), marking the Group’s entry into the timber frame market.
Dieffenbacher hits €400m sales in 2021
16 December, 2021
German wood-based panels production technology manufacturer Dieffenbacher has posted annual sales of €400m for 2021 and expects further growth in the coming years through its focus on sustainability and digitalization
TTBS Christmas message
15 December, 2021
On behalf of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s (TTBS) trustees, our national president for 2021 and 2022, John Taylor, the TTBS board of management and our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the society throughout 2021, which has continued to be a most difficult year for us all.
Investigation under way on Scot Carrier collision
14 December, 2021
According to the Swedish Coast Guard, following a collision in the Baltic Sea between the UK-registered Scot Carrier and the Denmark-registered Karin Hoej, a preliminary investigation into gross negligence in maritime traffic is being conducted under the direction of prosecutors.
Holmen to invest SEK400m to increase value-adding and capacity at Iggesund Sawmill
13 December, 2021
Swedish sawmiller Holmen is investing SEK400m to increase production at its Iggesund Sawmill by 20% as well as adding construction timber on top of its joinery products range.
Marlon Brando understood
13 December, 2021
John Park suggests two Christmas present list essentials for everyone
Kallfass gets it sorted
13 December, 2021
GELO Timber commissioned a state-of-the-art small diameter sawmill with a Kallfass box sorting system
Keep it clean
13 December, 2021
James Miller, director at Dustcontrol UK, explains how industrial air cleaners can help limit the spread of airborne coronavirus particles in the workplace
Discovering diversity
13 December, 2021
In AHEC’s Discovered project young design talent worldwide explored the technical performance and aesthetic potential of lesser-used US hardwoods. Mike Jeffree reports
On the road to recovery
13 December, 2021
David Oldfield, the new president of the BWF and director at Arnold Laver & Co is keen to support members build back stronger post-pandemic
Calculating carbon
13 December, 2021
James Latham’s new Carbon Calculator is a bold initiative designed to give full transparency on the carbon impact side of its products and aid the wider appreciation and specification of wood’s benefits. Stephen Powney talked to James Latham’s group head of marketing Stuart Devoil
The need for speed
13 December, 2021
New OHRA racking enables Obenauf to access its products more quickly and easily
A new rack in the pack
13 December, 2021
Master Racking, a new bolt-together system by Italian manufacturer GS Scaffalature, is being launched in the UK by Filstorage
Tailor made order picking
13 December, 2021
HUBTEX explains how to increase efficiencies and reduce damages
Optimum automation
13 December, 2021
The shortage of forklift operators in the UK is helping drive up sales of automated handling solutions, says Toyota Material Handling UK
The right time for logistics
13 December, 2021
Tony Benson, global marketing manager at Baumann Sideloaders, explains why Huws Gray Ridgeons is such a fan of its lift trucks
ABP opens news timber terminal at King’s Lynn
12 December, 2021
Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially opened its Vancouver Timber Terminal at the Port of King’s Lynn.
Growth enhancers
10 December, 2021
Combilift trucks have helped digital growth at English Woodlands Timber
Survive and thrive
10 December, 2021
With a changing world and a changing market presenting new challenges, trends and opportunities, the wood sector is evolving. So how can materials handling equipment play its part in helping this sector thrive? Josie Fox, industry manager for Hyster explains the key trends and challenges that play a part
