Search Results: 'American Softwoods'

Flying the Flag
22 May, 2017
With so much talk about Brexit and the need for UK manufacturing to make the most of the global market after coming out of Europe, TTJ went in search of a successful British timbersector company with a global reach. Stephen Powney talks to Stenner Ltd

Boundary breakers
22 May, 2017
AHEC’s US hardwood structural showcase projects were not only designed to attract global media coverage, but to inform the real commercial world of construction. We’re now seeing the outcomes. Mike Jeffree reports

US softwood goes Global
22 May, 2017
The overseas marketing focus of the US softwood industry continues, with the southern pine sector especially notable for its export push and success. Richard Wallace, vice president, communications at the Southern Forest Products Association reports

Wood Awards 2017 call for entries
16 March, 2017
The Wood Awards: Excellence in British Architecture and Product Design has now launched its 2017 call for entries.

FLEGT licensing a step nearer
20 May, 2016
It’s been a long time waiting but finally it looks like we will be shortly seeing the first FLEGT licensed timber exports coming to the UK.

FLEGT licensing a step nearer
20 May, 2016
It’s been a long time waiting but finally it looks like we will be shortly seeing the first FLEGT licensed timber exports coming to the UK.

Southern yellow grows globally
20 May, 2016
Markets worldwide continue to demand strong, high-quality lumber, and US southern pine is suited to a wide variety of applications, writes Charles Trevor, consultant for American Softwoods and Richard Wallace, vice president communications at the Southern Forest Products Association. And back home, the softwood industry is also developing its sales, marketing and technical story

Ecobuild organisers upbeat on 2015 show
16 March, 2015
Ecobuild organsiers UBM reported more than 40,000 built environment professionals attending this year’s show at London’s ExCeL.

Eco building Showtime
20 February, 2015
The construction supplies industry will once again descend on London’s Docklands for the annual Ecobuild show. Stephen Powney previews this year’s event

Aesthetics and applications
22 December, 2014
In this year’s Wood Awards there was much to admire in the beauty and technical application of timber and equally satisfying were the judges’ observations that what was once considered innovative is now being used widely. Keren Fallwell reports.

Capitalising on a capital location
19 November, 2014
Importer and merchant C Blumsom has evolved with its London home and, like the city, it’s thriving. Mike Jeffree reports.

Promotion, sparkle and the EUTR
16 July, 2014
Vandecasteele export manager Geneviève Standaert says the timber industry needs more promotion, more women and less complex regulation, but she loves the business. She spoke to Mike Jeffree.

Global perspective, French focus
17 May, 2014
This year’s Carrefour International du Bois exhibition will be a mirror to the global timber sector, attracting exhibitors and visitors from around the world. At the same it promises an in-depth look at the dynamic and diversifying French timber sector. Mike Jeffree reports.

Wood Awards benefit timber industry
19 April, 2014
The Wood Awards are an opportunity for the timber industry to celebrate the best in wood, says Michael Buckley, chairman of the Wood Awards judges

Modified momentum
19 April, 2014
The market’s light bulb moment for the potential of thermally-modified US hardwood is just around the corner, writes Neil Summers of Timber Dimension, which is working with the American Hardwood Export Council to test and validate the material’s performance.

Wood Awards benefit timber industry
19 April, 2014
The Wood Awards are an opportunity for the timber industry to celebrate the best in wood, says Michael Buckley, chairman of the Wood Awards judges.

Southern Pine promotion programme restarted
14 March, 2014
US sawmillers are reactivating a joint export promotion programme for southern pine lumber.

Warm coating
28 December, 2013
Thermally-modified timber is now established on the UK market, so it’s important to understand how to optimise coatings systems. Neil Summers of Timber Dimension reports.

Awards reflect rising ambition
10 August, 2013
This year’s Wood Awards show that timber is accepted and exceptional. Here we highlight some of the shortlisted entries.

Wood Awards shortlist illustrates timber’s versatility
01 August, 2013
A cross-laminated timber wedding venue, an expandable plywood pavilion, the new Mary Rose museum and a surfboard made from macrocarpa feature in this year’s Wood Awards shortlist.