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CTI Woos Policymakers
28 December, 2016
Politicians joined with the timber trade at a Westminster conference that underlined the Confederation of Timber Industries’ (CTI) ambition to infl uence policymakers in favour of wood. Stephen Powney reports

A Successful sales culture for uncertain times
28 December, 2016
When the economic and market outlook is unsettled and unpredictable, an informed, involved, technically competent and positive sales force is key, says Paul Black, chief executive of sales-i

A Successful sales culture for uncertain times
21 December, 2016
When the economic and market outlook is unsettled and unpredictable, an informed, involved, technically competent and positive sales force is key, says Paul Black, chief executive of sales-i

Metsä Wood holds housing industry roundtable
09 December, 2016
Metsä Wood has held a roundtable focusing on the construction industry and the issues surrounding the housing shortage in the UK.

German Mill Output Powers On
21 November, 2016
Germany’s domestic market is keeping its sawmills busy, but it is also busy on the export scene, reports Stephen Powney

Timber All The Way
21 November, 2016
Keith Fryer has built up considerable experience in the timber merchanting world and is also now Timber Trade Federation (TTF) president. Stephen Powney interviewed him

Serious Business
21 November, 2016
The high level of serious machinery buyers present at the W16 woodworking technology showis further evidence of underlying health in the industry, reports Stephen Powney

Builders Merchants Federation says construction remains buoyant
09 November, 2016
Brexit does not appear to have negatively impacted the construction industry according to the latest figures from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI).

Unbowed by Brexit or BPR
24 October, 2016
The treatment sector continues to develop the marketplace and put back the technicalboundaries despite Brexit and regulatory constraints. Mike Jeffree reports

Time to increase visibilty
24 October, 2016
Wood has a great story to tell and affects every area of our lives but companies in the industry need to get out there and play a greater role in education, says wood consultant Gervais Sawyer

Joiners debate Brexit
19 August, 2016
Joinery companies and suppliers to the sector came together at the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Members’ Day to keep well informed about a host of important topics, writes Stephen Powney

Timber frame company fined for safety failings
27 July, 2016
A timber frame company based in Somerset has been sentenced for safety failings relating to a construction project.

Changing places
20 July, 2016
A job in the mental health sector led to David Salisbury developing his eponymous market-leading conservatory and joinery company. He talks to Keren Fallwell about his unconventional career path

Timber sector responds to Brexit
24 June, 2016
Timber sector representative bodies have been giving their reaction to the historic Brexit vote, with the Structural Timber Association (STA) calling for its part of the industry to “stand together”.

Positive trends after tougher year
20 May, 2016
There are early signs that 2016 will be a stronger year for US hardwood exports to the UK and the rest of Europe. Rupert Oliver of Forest Industries Intelligence reports

A new direction
20 April, 2016
Sustainable building show Ecobuild once again opened its doors to construction professionals and although it was a smaller show this time, it did feel busier, reports Stephen Powney

Timber Prices!
20 April, 2016
In the first instalment of a new regular Talking Timber column by the Wood Technology Society (WTS), board member Andrew True looks at the question of pricing in the timber trade

Xylexpo United
20 April, 2016
International woodworking technology show Xylexpo is in better health thanks to the return ofmajor players and a strong vision for the future, reports Stephen Powney from Milan

Safety First
21 March, 2016
Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) CEO Peter Harvey examines the risks of moving materials and offers guidance to keep workers safe.

Brace yourself for a bumpy ride
21 March, 2016
British Woodworking Federation chief executive Iain McIlwee says 2016 looks set to be challenging for the joinery sector. The key is for businesses, with support from the BWF, to identify and manage the risks ahead