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The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), published in August, reveal that record-breaking value sales in June 2021 helped builders’ merchants hit their best ever...
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The true value of wood 2021
Higher prices means more scope for investment and innovation, says the WTS’s Andrew True
Technology makes millworks work
The Cambridge-based cladding, decking and fencing specialist, Millworks, has successfully navigated pandemic and emerged equipped for growth. Mike Jeffree reports
Don’t drop flegt, pleads NGO
NGOs and the TTF have spoken out for FLEGT following suggestions FLEGT licensing and VPAs may be dropped. Mike Jeffree reports
The ABC of UKTR
A TTF webinar laid out the operation and implications of the UKTR. Mike Jeffree reports
BMF tackling multiple topics
From pandemic, to product shortages and net zero construction targets, the Builders Merchants Federation in-tray has been pretty packed recently, as TTJ’s Mike Jeffree found in conversation with chief executive John Newcomb
Panel prospects
The global wood-based panels industry has fared better during the Covid-19 pandemic compared with average GDP and to an extent the construction industries. Frank Goecke, director of Afry Management Consulting, gave an update on the wood-based panels market to Beyond Covid delegates
The pandemic’s impact on the furniture sector
The furniture industry is a massive customer of the wood panels industry, but how has it fared during the pandemic? In our Beyond Covid panel discussion tackling the subject, Stephen Powney asked questions of several key industry representatives. The panel was made up of Paolo Fantoni, president of Fantoni SpA and president of the European Panel Federation; Ulrich Bühler, head of sales and marketing at Egger Group; and Edi Snaidero, chairman of the European Furniture Industries Confederation
Unleashing design opportunities
TTJ sister publication Wood Based Panels International’s (WBPI) Beyond Covid virtual conference in May attracted a large audience debating how the global wood-based panels sector has adapted to the pandemic. Opening keynote speaker Giulio Masotti, CEO of Wood-Skin, showed delegates how his company is combining digitalisation, CNC machining, the latest design software and use of composite materials to give new applications and possibilities for wood-based panels
TTJ awards chooses nobu for anniversary
The annual TTJ Awards celebrates 25 years on September 17 with a new venue and guest speaker now confirmed. Stephen Powney reports
Five into one go
The UK accounts for 50% of Normandy mill group NBE’s sales and business is still growing. Mike Jeffree reports
Olympian efforts in wood building
Timber construction has its sights set on gold at the Paris Olympics. Mike Jeffree reports
Carrefour still positive after pandemic push back
Europe’s leading timber-only trade show is looking forward to its 2022 comeback. Mike Jeffree reports
