Search Results: 'International Timber'

Tropical wood imports to Europe reduce in first five months of 2023
22 August, 2023
Tropical wood product imports to the EU27 have reduced to normal levels, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.

Slide in Brazil exports of wood products
14 August, 2023
Brazilian exports of wood-based products slid 39% in June 2023 compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.

New chair for IOM3 wood technology group
28 June, 2023
Dr Morwenna Spear has been appointed as chair of the Wood Technology Group Andrew True reports

ESP gives plywood the edge
28 June, 2023
TTJ talks to Phil McCormack at Nicks Timber about the development of ESP, an edge sealant for panel products

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

Weather dampens fencing demand
28 June, 2023
The weather, the economy and a post-lockdown lull are conspiring to make the fencing market quieter than usual. Keren Fallwell reports

Vandecasteele receives VCDO certificate for 22nd consecutive year
19 June, 2023
On June 15, Vandecasteele Houtimport received the Voka Charter Sustainable Entrepreneurship (VCDO) 2023 certificate. The certificate was awarded by Voka - Chamber of Commerce West Flanders and POM West Flanders and is a recognition for the extra sustainability efforts of the recipients .

Mercer Mass Timber acquires Structurlam
19 June, 2023
Mercer Mass Timber, a low-carbon advanced manufacturer of timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc, has announced that the acquisition of Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation and its subsidiaries by parent company Mercer International, has been completed.

Mercer International grows its mass timber ambitions in North America
05 June, 2023
Mercer International Inc has cemented its position as a leading mass timber construction provider in North America by receiving court approval to acquire substantially all of Structurlam’s assets.

Garnica promotes solution to Russian birch plywood shortage
04 June, 2023
Spanish plywood producer is attempting to woo European birch ply buyers with its alternative specie products in light of the sanctions on Russian products and shortages of birch ply.

Latvijas Finieris reports strong 2022 financial results
24 May, 2023
Latvijas Finieris Group has announced that its turnover reached €350m in 2022, which is 36% higher than the previous year, while EBITDA increased by 54% to €55.5m.

Neil Donaldson announced as next captain of The R&A
23 May, 2023
President of the Donaldson Group and 2020 TTJ Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Neil Donaldson, has been announced as the next captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Forest in focus at Biennale Architettura 2023
18 May, 2023
This weekend the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia opens. Earlier this spring, it was announced that White Arkitekter has been invited by this year's curator Lesley Lokko to exhibit in the main exhibition The Laboratory of the Future.

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.

Ligna is back!
26 April, 2023
After a gap of four years, the world’s largest woodworking technology fair is back in town in May. Stephen Powney joined journalists from around the world in Hannover to get an advanced glimpse at the official Ligna Preview

Decking on a firm footing
25 April, 2023
Gripsure decking’s non-slip properties are being demonstrated at two waterside projects

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

Forestry minister backs Timber Sector Deal
28 March, 2023
UK forestry minister Trudy Harrison MP has backed a proposal from Confor and Friends of the Earth to develop a Timber Sector Deal – to bring together government, industry, green groups and farmers to increase future supplies of home-grown timber.

Andy Gamble steps back from RGB
09 March, 2023
Industry colleagues came together recently to mark Andy Gamble stepping back from full time employment in the merchanting sector.

International Timber officially joins STARK Group
03 March, 2023
International Timber officially became part of European buildering materials giant STARK Group A/S on March 1.