Search Results: 'FSC'

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.

Richard Burbidge chosen for Howdens’ first branded stairparts line
28 June, 2022
Howdens, the UK’s leading trade kitchen and joinery supplier, has chosen Richard Burbidge for its first ever offering of branded stairparts. From mid-June, tradespeople have been able to buy products from Richard Burbidge’s popular Elements stair system at all 778 Howdens depots across the UK.

ATIBT ever more active at 70
10 June, 2022
The environmental, economic and social development of the tropical forest industry is more important than ever, says ATIBT. Mike Jeffree reports

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

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

Brits believe healthy forests best defence against climate change
05 April, 2022
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) UK’s annual consumer survey (https://uk.fsc.org/trademark-use/consumer-insights) has revealed that three-quarters of Brits agree that healthy forests are of crucial importance in the fight against climate change.

Woodbois boosts turnover and profits in 2021
01 April, 2022
African forestry and timber trading firm Woodbois Ltd has reported a 14% growth in turnover for 2021 to US$17.5m and a 186% rise in gross profit to US$3.5m.

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.

Ukraine war: shock in the wood product value chain to be expected
10 March, 2022
Following a meeting of the main trade bodies for the timber industry, CEI-Bois (the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries) and EOS (the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry) recognised that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses a real threat to peace and security in Europe while direct consequences on the timber business should be expected.

Appliance of science
04 February, 2022
Mike Jeffree reports on World Forest ID, a project to establish a global timber traceability system

Auspicious year for trees and forestry
04 February, 2022
Delegates at the annual Forestry Conference heard how government policy and public support are aligned when it comes to planting more trees. Sally Spencer reports

Backing modified British hardwoods
04 February, 2022
Vastern Timber has made a significant investment in its Brimstone business. Mike Jeffree reports

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

A forest of solutions
10 December, 2021
Providing a renewable raw material is just one benefit of sustainably managed tropical forests, says INTERHOLCO CEO Ulrich Grauert

Premier launches water repellent structural plywood
10 December, 2021
Premier Forest Products has launched a self-protecting structural plywood to save contractors time, money and effort.

FSC announces winners of the 2021 Furniture Awards
30 November, 2021
The winners of the FSC Furniture Awards, created by the Forest Stewardship Council to reward FSC-certified companies in the indoor and outdoor furniture sectors, have been announced.

Roseburg launches no-added formaldehyde MDF
16 August, 2021
Roseburg Forest Products has launched Armorite Exterior MDF, a no-added formaldehyde MDF panel that resists moisture, rot, decay, and insects (including Formosan termites).

FSC launches celebrate sustainable wood furniture awards
29 July, 2021
The third edition of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Furniture Awards, the first with a European reach, has been created to reward companies producing furniture with FSC-certified wood.