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PEFC given all-clear CPET certification review
19 December, 2006
Four timber certification schemes have been accepted as evidence of legal and sustainable wood sourcing by the government following its review of certification schemes.
Panels industry continues fight against wood biomass plans
16 December, 2006
The UK wood panel industry has held further talks with the DTI about the threat the sector faces from the government's promotion of renewable energy.
Building criticised over timber frame fire story
15 December, 2006
The London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) has described the slant of a story in Building on the risk of fire in multi-storey timber frame construction as “regrettable”.
TRA backs HSE safety push on industry products
13 December, 2006
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is backing a new health and safety initiative designed to improve workers' behaviour on site.
Timber frame sector responds to fire report
09 December, 2006
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has moved swiftly to highlight fire safety initiatives under way in its sector after Building ran a controversial report on a construction site blaze.
Cost pressures create casualties in pallet sector
09 December, 2006
The pallet sector continues to be under pressure – largely from raw material supply and costs. It's a contrasting story for fencing manufacturers who are enjoying healthy demand
Nailing down quality
09 December, 2006
Covers Timber Structures has improved production with the installation of a framing machine from Industrial Timber Technology. Brett Smith of ITT reports
Cost pressures create casualties in pallet sector
09 December, 2006
The pallet sector continues to be under pressure – largely from raw material supply and costs. It's a contrasting story for fencing manufacturers who are enjoying healthy demand
Breaches of ISPM 15 may be prosecuted
25 November, 2006
Save your energy
25 November, 2006
Electricity and gas prices have soared in the past year and look set to continue doing so. Independent health, safety and environmental consultant Dr Alistair Bromhead suggests a few ways in which most companies can make worthwhile savings
NAPD provides business tips to Spain
21 November, 2006
Spanish pallet recyclers have visited the UK to see how National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) members operate and to boost communication between national organisations.
BM TRADA signs joint venture agreements
21 November, 2006
BM TRADA Certification has further strengthened its international roots by signing joint venture (JV) agreements with its partners in Latvia and Turkey.
NZ minister calls for more timber buildings
18 November, 2006
New Zealand forestry minister Jim Anderton wants to see wood considered as an alternative to steel and concrete for new government buildings
Film to raise awareness of wood packaging benefits
16 November, 2006
A promotional film showing the benefits of wooden packaging is being sent to 100 key decision makers throughout various sectors of UK industry.
UK forest industry in good health
13 November, 2006
Britain's forest industry generates £7.2bn a year for the economy, according to a new report.
Whitewood prices rise at unprecedented rate
11 November, 2006
After a continuous price escalation throughout 2006, the redwood market has begun to stabilise as stocks have become replenished and specifications improved. It is a completely different story in the whitewood sector where supplies are so short that it is difficult to predict when production will meet demand and prices start to level off
Whitewood prices rise at unprecedented rate
11 November, 2006
After a continuous price escalation throughout 2006, the redwood market has begun to stabilise as stocks have become replenished and specifications improved. It is a completely different story in the whitewood sector where supplies are so short that it is difficult to predict when production will meet demand and prices start to level off
Russian imports cleared
09 November, 2006
Imports of Russian timber into Finland have been given a clean bill of health.
Clifton Joinery thrives
02 November, 2006
Less than six months after a successful buyout, business looks good at Bristol-based Clifton Joinery.
Covers buys new framing line
28 October, 2006
Timber frame company Covers Timber Structures (CTS) has invested a “six-figure sum” in a new framing line to keep up with growing demand.
