Search Results: 'Wood Technology Society'

WTS to stage second conference
22 February, 2019
Following the success of last year’s conference, the Wood Technology Society is pleased to announce Timber 2019.

Blue stain – A problem or not?
29 October, 2018
Andrew True asks wood scientist colleagues whether blue stain has any structural implications

Science first
28 August, 2018
The Wood Technology Society held its first scientific conference in June. Sally Spencer reports on the first day

The IWSC is dead … long live the WTS!
28 August, 2018
Industry still bemoans a lack of timber expertise but the WTS is working to change that. John Park reports

Milan and Nantes shows punch weight
26 July, 2018
Nantes and Milan are key places in the European timber industry calendar this year.

Milan and Nantes shows punch weight
26 July, 2018
Nantes and Milan are key places in the European timber industry calendar this year.

Our unsung heroes
25 June, 2018
The timber trade has been blessed with many personalities, but there are many unsung heroes who have had an important influence on our trade. This piece by Andrew True is about one of them

This wood stuff – it’s not just about buying and selling
25 April, 2018
Andrew True takes a brief, thought-provoking look at some of the issues facing the timber trade today

WTS to stage Timber 2018 conference
06 April, 2018
The Wood Technology Society (WTS) is organising Timber 2018, a conference for the UK timber industry, presenting the latest trends and emerging research in timber, wood science and related fields.

It’s an ill wind…
26 February, 2018
Wood Technology Society board member Andrew True looks at the impact storms and wind-throw timber can have on the market

Agents never die
20 September, 2017
Wood Technology Society board member Andrew True examines the role of timber agents in the timber trade

It’s not rocket science!
24 August, 2017
Wood Technology Society chairman John Park questions why so many in the timber trade cannot get a grip on the EU Construction Products Regulation

From boat yard To timber yard
24 August, 2017
Richard Bagnall didn’t set out to spend his working life in the timber trade, but a temporary stintrunning Robbins Timber in the mid-80s turned into a much-loved career. Sally Spencer reports

Lathams’ training success
08 August, 2017
A presentation and lunch was held at Leicestershire County Cricket Club on July 31 for eight students from James Latham plc who have recently qualified to Level 4 Certificate in Wood Science and Timber Technology.

When wood science is used for the wrong reason!
22 May, 2017
Wood Technology Society chairman John Park shares his frustration at certain sustainability messaging in the industry which doesn’t help the cause of wood

New treatment on UK market
21 April, 2017
A Swedish developed preservative and flame retardant treatment called OrganoWood is hoping to make inroads into the UK market. Stephen Powney reports

From Pole to Pole
20 February, 2017
BRE director Ed Suttie’s long involvement with the timber industry has been bookended by expeditions to the top and bottom of the globe. Sally Spencer reports

Education, Education, Education
21 November, 2016
It seems to me that people often mix up the terms “Education” and “Training” – and they will often put them together, as though they are more or less one and the same thing.

Wood science - why does it matter?
19 August, 2016
A timber trade staffed across the board with knowledgeable wood professionals is something the whole industry should aspire too, says Wood Technology Society chairman John Park

Wood and water
20 July, 2016
Moisture content is an important facet of today’s timber product, says Wood Technology Society chairman John Park