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Stay up to date with the latest solid wood features from the global timber industryTimber takes to the floor The timber flooring sector is buoyant across all its market sectors with both retro and contemporary styles proving popular. Sally Spencer reports
Balancing Act Norvik Timber Industries CEO Sampsa Auvinen was recently appointed president of the European Organisation of the Sawmilling Industry (EOS). Here Mr Auvinen charts recent market developments in the sector and looks at prospects ahead
Timber expo moves to next level Timber Expo is stepping up to the next level as part of UK Construction Week. Here we preview this year’s event
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
NSTS Levels the Playing Field When the much-awaited National Structural Timber Specification (NSTS) hits the presses this summer, following a period of consultation, it marks a significant step forward for the timber industry in terms of levelling the playing field against its competitive material set, says TRADA
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
Not quite so Great Expectations The hardwood trade may have lost some momentum this year, but the outlook remains positive. And it’s unfazed by talk of an EUTR enforcement focus on the sector. Mike Jeffree reports.
Engineered for Growth
French softwood specialist PiveteauBois anticipates rising demand for timber and engineered
wood products in construction, and it’s taking steps to meet it. Mike Jeffree reports
A Breath of French Air Le Carrefour International du Bois is arguably Europe’s leading timber trade fair. TTJ’s Mike Jeffree asked Carrefour tradeshow director Cécile Touret and international business executive Sam Padden how this has been achieved, about plans for the next event in June 2016 and why UK and Irish timber businesses should be there
Sky’s the Limit BSkyB’s new educational building is a great advert for engineered timber construction on a grand scale reports Stephen Powney.
Allez France The French sawmill industry is going through important changes due to the economic situation in Europe, the weakening of the Euro and world demand for wood, writes Jean-Francois Guilbert, managing director of France’s timber promotional organisation French Timber
Woodfab Opts for Brodbaek Woodfab Timber’s new main sawline uses machinery mainly from Brodbaek, Sally Spencer reports.
Buying Power Tens of millions of pounds are being invested in UK and Irish sawmills, reflecting confidence in the sector. Sally Spencer reports.
Sawmills invest Hales and Ransfords make mill investments, Sally Spencer reports.
Tried and Tested German EWD sawing technology is at the heart of A&J Scott’s new mill facilities, Sally Spencer reports.
Looking Ahead James Donaldson & Sons has evolved from a timber importer into an integrated group with multiple divisions, reports Stephen Powney from Fife
Treatment Boost
Timber importers, merchants and treatment services specialists are investing in facilities for the
future. Here are a few examples of recent investments
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
