Search Results: 'PEFC UK'

Joinery’s green imperative
10 June, 2022
Rob Black, director of environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Howdens, explains why sustainability of timber products in manufacturing has never been so important

High stocks and war in Ukraine fuel uncertainty
10 June, 2022
Softwood markets have been slow to start this year as many importers are still smarting from the aftermath of high stock levels and an uncertain market. Traders have noticed a significant weakness in the DIY sector, which they put down to the sharp rise in the cost of living, while in contrast, the major developers are still witnessing high demand as the property market remains firm. Logistics costs are rising, and embargoes following the invasion of Ukraine are being felt along the supply chain. Jerry Wilson reports

View from the top
11 April, 2022
Howdens accounts for nearly one in four of all UK fitted kitchen sales. TTJ asked head of insights Hannah Parker and supply chain director Richie Sutcliffe about the state of the sector, design and materials trends and the company’s outlook

WPCS gain more market share
11 April, 2022
Recent years have been a story of wood plastic composites gaining increasing market share in the UK decking market and also tapping the cladding and fencing sectors. The pandemic has accelerated their use further, according to players in the market. Stephen Powney reports

Sanctions to Hit UK Imports
08 April, 2022
As the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia unfolds and the subsequent humanitarian crisis there grips the world’s attention, trade actions and government sanctions are being imposed by the UK, the EU and countries across the globe, writes TTJ’s Softwood Specialist

Softwood update: Russian and Belarussian wood in the spotlight
16 March, 2022
As the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia unfolds and the subsequent humanitarian crisis there grips the world’s attention, trade actions and government sanctions are being imposed by the UK, the EU and countries across the globe, writes TTJ’s Softwood Specialist.

TDUK advises against Russia and Belarus trading
09 March, 2022
Timber Development UK (TDUK) is advising members to cease trading with Russia and Belarus if they have not done so already.

The whole sustainable picture
10 December, 2021
Carbon, communities and clean water are all on the agenda of one tropical timber supplier. Mike Jeffree interviews Precious Woods

Teams triumph in housing challenge
05 October, 2021
Tabitha Binding, university and regional engagement manager for TTF and TRADA explains how this year’s University Design Challenge went online for the first time

Roller Coaster Year for Softwood
15 June, 2021
The TTF’s softwood conference provided delegates with some insight into the extraordinary supply and demand dynamics of 2020 and made some predictions for 2021. Sally Spencer reports

Insatiable demand stresses market
15 June, 2021
No-one in the timber industry has ever seen such high demand for plywood and OSB and it could be sustained into 2022. Keren Fallwell reports

Supply strains to meet soaring sales
30 April, 2021
The hardwood trade is bullish about demand, but sourcing enough timber is another question. Mike Jeffree reports

Brexit packaging regulations "here to stay"
07 April, 2021
New regulations governing the movements of wooden pallets and packaging (WPM) since Brexit will remain indefinitely, according to government.

Interface becomes first employee-owned UK certification body
17 January, 2021
Interface NRM Ltd has become the first certification body in the UK providing FSC, PEFC and ISO certification to become employee-owned.

Lessons in wood construction
29 October, 2020
A dramatic new building on the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering’s Skylon campus is set to be a beacon for timber engineering education. Mike Jeffree reports

George McRobbie retires from BSW
24 September, 2020
George McRobbie is set to retire from his current role as director of BSW on October 7 but will continue to support the Group as a non-executive adviser.

Pushing The Door On Fire Safety
14 August, 2020
With the launch of its new solid timber core fire doors, Halspan says it has equipped itself even more strongly to meet the intensified fire safety demands of the post-Grenfell construction environment. Mike Jeffree reports

High Profile
13 August, 2020
Qwood profile beading features in the doors and windows of many of the UK’s top manufacturers. Simon Hastelow reports

Garnica builds seventh factory
12 June, 2020
Leading European plywood manufacturer Garnica has commenced construction work on its seventh factory, in north-central France. Stephen Powney looks at the investment and recent developments at Garnica

Lumin embarks on expansion project
12 June, 2020
South American plywood manufacturer Uruply SA (Lumin) is about to embark on a US$30m investment in an additional production line. Stephen Powney spoke to Lumin CEO Alvaro Molinari