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Stay up to date with the latest industry insight features from the global timber industryBuilding products Modern wood products from Germany continue to be in high demand in the UK and around the globe for construction, interior finishing and furniture production. Dr Thorsten Mrosek of international marketing platform Wood Germany explains.
Going for growth The Builders Merchants Federation used its Members’ Day to outline its vision to expand, and strengthen, its reach. Keren Fallwell reports.
Firing the message home John Fletcher, manager of the BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme, reports on this year’s Fire Door Safety Week
Joinery business gathers pace The joinery sector is working at full speed but while the full order books are welcome, increased demand brings challenges. Liz Male reports from the BWF.
Clear view imperatives Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says transparency within supply chains is essential if consumers are to have faith that products are ethically sourced.
Future growth relies on unity Dave Hopkins, director, Wood for Good, says timber’s LCA benefits must be articulated to customers.
Wider export horizons A depressed home market and rising timber consumption elsewhere in the world has seen both French hardwood and softwood suppliers become more export oriented, reports Jean-François Guilbert, managing director of marketing body French Timber
Divide and Rule With the referendum on Scottish independence just two months away, Sally Spencer canvassed opinion on the impact a yes vote might have on the UK timber industry.
Hitting the nail on the head Nail laminated timber offers a low-tech housing solution. Peter Wilson reports
Wood products boost Bioeconomy Finland’s timber sector has had to adapt to tough economic times, while its wider forestry industry has focused on developing a more diverse range of products from the fibre resource. However, wood remains at the heart of the country’s evolving bioeconomy, reports Aila Janatuinen, manager wood products, Finnish Forest Industries Federation.
Going to eco town Stewart Milne Timber Systems’ Sigma II system has been selected for the UK’s first zero carbon ‘eco town’
Rebuilding Timber's market Share Lawrence Young, chairman of the Structural Timber Association, discusses the market for building with wood in the UK
Upward trajectory The market for Swedish timber is improving, particularly in markets outside Europe. Mikael Eliasson, director of Swedish Wood, reports
Wheels in motion TRADA’s student design competition, Velocity, is providing an excellent showcase for British timber. David Castle reports
Growth in Britain It’s been a busy year for Grown in Britain and it's set to get busier. CEO Dougal Driver explains how the movement has transformed demand and is now acting to drive innovation in the supply chain and change the public perception of woodland management
Passionate about people The BMF’s managing director, John Newcomb, explains why the Federation is supporting the TTJ Career Development Award this year.
A springboard for growth Last month’s BWF Members' Day got back to the business of promoting the true sustainability of the timber sector. Liz Male reports.
United we stand in our representation On behalf of the Timber Industry Accord, British Woodworking Federation CEO Iain McIlwee reports on the need to present a united front on embodied carbon and allowable solutions.
Research required There are plenty of opportunities for UK timber but progress could be stymied by a lack of research. Keren Fallwell reports.
Heading the white way John White describes his time as TTF CEO as tremendously rewarding, and he leaves urging the sector to capitalise on the golden age of wood. He spoke to Mike Jeffree.
