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Stay up to date with the latest industry insight features from the global timber industryTravis Perkins PLC elevates timber Travis Perkins plc is one of the biggest sellers of timber in the UK. For our regular monthly face-to face interview, Stephen Powney talks to the company’s head of supply centres Jonathan Bower.
Fencing feel good factor Fencing demand is not as strong as last year, but solid. Meanwhile the pallets sector is keeping its eye on the exchange rate and cheap imports. Sally Spencer reports
Timber Champion Timber is now pretty much a standard material for Arup. The engineering firm’s timber specialist, Andrew Lawrence, talks to Keren Fallwell.
Worldview at Global Timber Forum
Delegates from around the world gathered to discuss key international wood industry issues
at the second Global Timber Forum summit in China. Mike Jeffree reports
Pulling Together The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) is up and running and its new CEO Dirk Vennix is off to a flying start, reports Stephen Powney.
The rise and rise of LVL New production lines and boosted capacity will result in more LVL on the market in future. Sally Spencer reports.
Currencies Outlook 2015 has been a year of foreign exchange volatility. Phil McHugh, trading floor manager at Currencies Direct, examines the outlooks for the euro and the markets in general.
Bright Prospects For this month’s Face to Face feature, Stephen Powney talks to Nick Meyer, chairman of Consolidated Timber Holdings.
Using Modified Wood
Modified wood has been used for a wide variety of inspiring applications in the UK and across
Europe. Here are some amazing recent examples
Face to Face: Meredith Bowles, “Mole Digs Design” For this month’s Face to Face interview, Stephen Powney talks to leading architect Meredith Bowles, founder of Mole Architects
Firm on the Fundamentals The US hardwoods picture is not perfect, but the sector has recovered robustly from the downturn, according to the expert insight of Judd Johnson, editor of the Hardwood Market Report and Tom Inman, president of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers. Mike Jeffree reports
AHEC’s Eco Passports Passports Mike Jeffree asked American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) consultant Rupert Oliver about AHEC’s American Hardwood Environmental Profile (AHEP) – described as a ‘green passport’ for US hardwood exports
The Finish Line Stephen Powney presents news and developments from major wood coatings manufacturers
Life Cycle Learning Curve A showcase creation in US hardwoods takes two species into new technical territory – and boasts a better carbon profile than an iPhone. Mike Jeffree reports
Modified muscle Modified timber, whether by chemical or thermal modification, is going from strength to strength and manufacturers are preparing for further growth. Keren Fallwell reports
A New Twist on US Hardwoods
Specifiers are demanding ever more convincing, evidence-backed performance and environmental
reasons why they should select materials and products. The American Hardwood Export Council is
determined to provide them. Mike Jeffree reports
Protection Needs Profile A key focus of the Wood Protection Association annual conference was the need to raise awareness of the treatment sector’s potential to maximise timber’s market potential. Mike Jeffree reports.
Show Preview: Ligna, “Ligna Comes Of Age” This year represents a milestone for the Ligna World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries. Stephen Powney reports.
End Use: Boatbuilding Wooden boats carry a sense of romance and tradition – and offer a specialist market for timber suppliers. Keren Fallwell reports.
Investing in innovation Market conditions have improved for panel producers who are demonstrating their confidence by increasing capacity and stepping up product development. Sally Spencer reports
