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A miracle technology?
28 December, 2013
BM TRADA’s Peter Kaczmar examines the case for microporous paints and asks: does it hold water?

Timber frame sector strengthens site fire mitigation measures
20 December, 2013
Architects and developers now have an increased range of timber frame options available to mitigate the risk of fire during construction, thanks to a major update in the Structural Timber Association’s (STA) landmark SiteSafe guidance.

Let there be Leitz
14 December, 2013
Leitz Tooling’s recently launched ThermoTech window tooling system enables any size joinery company to manufacture high performance windows. Sally Spencer reports.

Rising to the top
14 December, 2013
Staircase manufacturer Staircraft is expanding to meet demand and focusing on product development. Robin Meade reports.

Timbmet’s chief purchasing director retires after 45 years’ service
13 December, 2013
Timbmet has announced the retirement of its chief purchasing director, Jim Chambers.

Howarth supplies iroko for hospital contract
11 December, 2013
Iroko’s durability and appearance has led to its specification for two hospital garden areas.

London joinery fined £24,000 for safety failings
03 December, 2013
London joiner and shopfitter Sunbeam Wood Works Ltd has been fined £24,000 for safety failings.

Group effort
02 December, 2013
Thanks to its lateral thinking the P&A Group is on a fast growth trend. Sally Spencer reports.

Timber company fined £24,000 for saw injuries
29 November, 2013
Timbmet Ltd has been fined £24,000 for safety failings at its Glasgow distribution centre after one of its workers was injured by flying splinters from a rip saw.

Sawmiller fined £30,000 for “horrific” bandsaw injuries
19 November, 2013
Sawmiller Tennants (Elgin) Ltd has been fined £30,000 for serious safety failings after a worker suffered “horrific” arm injuries.

Pallet sector progresses international collaboration on ISPM 15
06 November, 2013
The timber pallet and packaging sector has made “significant progress” towards harmonisation of ISPM 15 phytosanitary measures on an international basis.

Scottish sawmiller fined £20,000
22 October, 2013
A Scottish sawmiller has been fined £20,000 for health and safety failings after a worker suffered serious arm injuries in a stacking machine.

Lifestyle changes boost decking
19 October, 2013
The decking market is in good health and better news from the construction sector, plus lifestyle changes, are fuelling optimism. Sally Spencer reports.

Grown in Britain is go!
19 October, 2013
We are now poised to reap the societal benefits of British wood products, says Ed Suttie, director of sustainable materials at the BRE

Grown in Britain is go!
19 October, 2013
We are now poised to reap the societal benefits of British wood products, says Ed Suttie, director of sustainable materials at the BRE

Widening horizons
05 October, 2013
Lawrence Young, chairman of the Structural Timber Association, explains the rationale behind the rebranding of the predecessor organisation, the UK Timber Frame Association

Great expectations
05 October, 2013
Improved construction activity has helped boost the health of the UK timber frame sector. Stephen Powney reports

Hardwood sector moves to a better place
05 October, 2013
The consensus is that the hardwood market is turning around and traders are happier with business levels. Mike Jeffree reports

Building a bold new strategy
05 October, 2013
Speakers at the Structural Timber Association (STA) launch events last week provided a “do the math” moment.

Changing the landscape
21 September, 2013
Osmose’s micronized preservative technology marks a sea change in timber treatments, says Matthew Hempson, Osmose European business development manager.