Search Results: 'Health'

Keeping under control
28 June, 2023
Paul Cave, UK sales director at Koppers, explains the motivation behind the company’s PROtreat system

Changing perceptions
28 June, 2023
Andy Hodge, marketing director for Arxada’s Wood Protection Business Unit and WTTA president, says it’s time to reposition the role of treated timber in low-carbon construction

Woodfibre insulation trend
28 June, 2023
Wood fibre insulation boards remain a growth product area in the international wood-based panels industry, with several projects ongoing to increase production capacity. Stephen Powney reports

Circular By Design
28 June, 2023
Cellulose and carbon – two highly important components for industry and society to work with and to understand, as globally, we continue to look for ways to mitigate climate change and to protect the planet. Geoff Rhodes reports

Panels sector shows resilience
28 June, 2023
TTJ catches up with Swiss Krono CEO and European Panel Federation chairman Martin Brettenthaler to assess the current position of European wood-based panel markets and important issues affecting producers. Stephen Powney reports

From pre-fab to palace
28 June, 2023
Roy Wakeman has led quite the life in the joinery sector, now you can read about it in his no-holds barred autobiography. Mike Jeffree had a read

Perfect partnership
28 June, 2023
Donaldson Timber Systems has partnered with West Herts College to offer an apprenticeship programme in support of the next generation of talent in the construction industry

BMF renews calls for delay to ULEZ expansion plan
28 June, 2023
The BMF is calling for a 12-month delay to the Greater London ULEZ scheme to help businesses in the building materials supply industry reliant HGVs, trucks and vans for deliveries to prepare for the change.

NTS promotes Philip Carney
07 June, 2023
National Timber Systems (NTS), the engineered wood products division of National Timber Group, has promoted Philip Carney to the role of technical and innovation director.

Setra hosts 60-strong EU delegation at Nyby sawmill
04 June, 2023
An EU delegation comprising plant health officers has toured Setra’s facilities in Sweden.Setra hosted 26 of the EU’s 27 member states – totalling 60 people – at the company’s Nyby facility.

CollectiveCrunch partners with Oregon State University
01 June, 2023
CollectiveCrunch, creator of an AI-powered platform that enables sustainable forestry at scale, has launched a pilot project with the Oregon State University (OSU) College of Forestry. The collaboration marks CollectiveCrunch’s first forest carbon partnership in the US market, and sets the stage for further growth opportunities for the company.

Setra EU visit focuses on plant protection and sustainability
31 May, 2023
Wood industry company Setra has hosted an EU delegation comprising the chief officers of plant health from the EU Member States.

HB Fuller acquires Beardow Adams
18 May, 2023
HB Fuller Company, the largest pure play adhesives company in the world, has acquired UK-based Beardow Adams

New Combilift product launch at Ligna
17 May, 2023
As leading forklift manufacturer Combilift continues its 25 years in business celebrations, this week saw the launch of another new model truck, this time at Ligna, the international timber and woodworking show, which is running in Hannover until May 18.

DTS partners with West Herts College on apprenticeship programme
28 April, 2023
Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has partnered with West Herts College to offer an apprenticeship programme in support of the next generation of talent in the construction industry for timber frame construction.

Competitive times, sustainable prospects
26 April, 2023
The UK kitchen market is facing a challenging couple of years, say commentators. But the outlook beyond is brighter – and environmental performance will be in the recipe for supplier success. Mike Jeffree reports

Joining the dots
26 April, 2023
BSW Group is calling for a sector-wide approach to education and recruitment. Tony Lockey, BSW Group learning and development manager, shares the company’s views

Safety first
26 April, 2023
David Thomas, general manager of ZoneSafe explains why improving health and safety in timber yards is key for the sector this year

No time to speculate
25 April, 2023
Views vary on prospects for the hardwood trade through 2023, but it won’t be the bull market of the last two years, say businesses. Mike Jeffree reports

The first step in a career for life
24 April, 2023
The British Woodworking Federation has posted members’ career experiences in its online apprenticeships resource to highlight the breadth of opportunities that the sector offers new recruits, from craftwork, to hi-tech computer aided design, sales to engineering. CEO Helen Hewitt reports