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Symposium charts changing markets
22 December, 2022
Panels manufacturers from across the world gathered in Hamburg for the 12th European Wood-based Panels Symposium, hearing the latest economic forecasts and technical updates for the industry. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

Two’s company
21 December, 2022
This summer saw the launch of two new wood protection products. Sally Spencer reports

Talking treatments
19 October, 2022
Speakers at this year’s WPA Conference focused on timber’s net carbon credentials and on its longevity. Sally Spencer reports

Preparing for tougher times
18 October, 2022
Chipboard demand has cooled and the sector is bracing itself for more difficult trading ahead but the situation is far from catastrophic. Keren Fallwell reports

BWF 2022 Awards shortlist revealed
12 October, 2022
This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.

Turning inside out
24 August, 2022
Ian Oldrey, managing director of Ten-25 Software explains why merchants must embrace new technologies to avoid missing vital trends

Building a new bond
24 August, 2022
TTJ asks BSW CEO Tony Hackney about prospects for the business following its acquisition by international timber and construction solutions group Binderholz

Egger Group posts exceptional results and announces management changes
15 August, 2022
Egger Group closed the financial year with sales of €4.23bn, a 37% growth on the previous year, the company said in its latest trading statement.

Swiss Krono MagnumBoard extends soundproofing modules and achieves new fire certificate
10 August, 2022
Swiss Krono has issued updates on the sound and fire performance of its MagnumBoard product.

Fire safety meets style in new Liverpool Materials Lab
06 July, 2022
Sustainability-focused retail company, All the Shapes Tile & Co (ATS), is focusing on fire-safe timber construction at a new site in the heart of Liverpool. To achieve this goal, the 9,000ft2 ‘Materials Lab’, which serves as ATS’s main showroom, will feature attractive and safe display areas, built using MEDITE SMARTPLY’s innovative SMARTPLY MAX FR B panels, featuring Zeroignition (Zi) technology.

Nordtreat launches Norflam at Carrefour International du Bois
23 June, 2022
Finnish fire protection solutions manufacturer Nordtreat introduced a new product at the Carrefour International du Bois tradeshow recently.

Structural timber allowed for buildings between 11m and 18m in height
20 June, 2022
Structural timber use in exterior walls of 11m to 18m will be permitted after all, a UK Government committee has ruled.

Ceiling fans
10 June, 2022
Zeroignition showcases the future of fire protection in an historic Dublin building

Specifying fit for purpose FR timber
10 June, 2022
Like many construction materials, fire retardant timber is complex to understand, and yet it plays a vital role in building safety. WJ Group managing director Mark Egglestone shares some advice

A Year of Promise and Opportunity
11 April, 2022
Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), reflects on 2021 and what this year may have in store

Bamboo Bonanza
11 April, 2022
Tom Anderson, head of sales, UK and Ireland at Gripsure UK, explains why bamboo decking is giving timber a run for its money

Homag announces new partnership with Heesemann
03 March, 2022
Woodworking machinery giant Homag has decided to end in-house development and production of wide belt sanding machines and will instead partner with Karl Heesemann Maschinenfabrik GmbH Heesemann.

Housing project benefits from fire protection technology
18 February, 2022
A residential development at School Road, Hove, East Sussex, is set to deliver 104 affordable homes featuring SMARTPLY MAX FR B panels featuring Zeroignition fire protection technology.

B&K Structures to present at Unconventional Materiality
17 February, 2022
B&K Structures is showcasing two key projects at Unconventional Materiality: Timber A European Perspective – a Forum for the Built Environment event taking place in Manchester on February 24.

Tailor made order picking
13 December, 2021
HUBTEX explains how to increase efficiencies and reduce damages