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Stay up to date with the latest technical & processing features from the global timber industryPutting safety first Fire protection provides the vital extra time for a safe escape and ultimately it helps save lives. Jacqui Hughes, fire retardants product manager at Lonza Wood Protection, reports.
Changing the landscape Osmose’s micronized preservative technology marks a sea change in timber treatments, says Matthew Hempson, Osmose European business development manager.
Protection plan Developments in the WPA Benchmark QA scheme and an industry getting to grips with a series of EU regulations are likely to make 2013 a landmark year for the wood preservation industry. Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, explains.
Fire focus cools Builders are increasingly turning to site safety to reduce the risk of a fire. Robin Meade reports.
Restoring confidence The market for wood preservatives has improved and manufacturers are beefing up their products’ performance credentials. Robin Meade reports
Lifting innovation Combilift’s focus on R&D means in its 15-year history it has continually developed new models. Liz Townsend reports.
The changing face of distribution International Timber is halfway through a three phase development of a state-of-the-art timber processing and distribution facility at Purfleet. Maria Murphy reports.
In-store efficiency An automated storage facility has improved productivity for a French buying group.
Taking the strain Homag says its automated board stock control system maximises productivity and minimises downtime.
Stock exchange Ridgeons’ new warehouse has allowed it to take a different approach to storage. Keren Fallwell reports.
Growth strategy Stora Enso’s purpose-built warehouse in Hull has improved efficiency for the company, and its customers. Eve Dennehy reports.
Suitable case for online treatment The multiple benefits of treated timber need to be more widely promoted and the internet is the ideal communication vehicle, reports Mikael Westin of the Swedish Wood Preserving Association.
Leitz Tooling at your service at Ligna The overriding message from Leitz at Ligna was that its cutting-edge timber tool technology is not an end in itself, but part of a solution to customers’ manufacturing challenges.
Stacker gives Cube another shake at Ligna Visitors to Weinig’s stand found the company in buoyant mood – including about the UK market.
A stroll in the park at Ligna The big development from Combilift was its smallest machine to date.
Biesse enters world of 3D simulation at Ligna When asked by Biesse whether I wanted to see a 3D simulation of myself being machined on a CNC machining centre I wasn’t sure what to expect, writes TTJ’s Stephen Powney.
Ligna reflects recovery Visitors and exhibitors seemed to come away from this year’s Ligna exhibition happy, confident that the international timber technology market, and by definition, the international timber processing and using markets were firmly on the road to recovery.
Home-grown softwoods are put to the test TRADA and BRE are researching the durability of British-grown softwoods and the impact that both geography and incising can have on extending service life. David Castle reports.
Window of opportunity Heat treatment is providing new opportunities for external applications of US hardwoods, including window manufacture. Sally Spencer reports
African adventure Daltons Wadkin provided technical support for TV presenter Nick Hewer’s charity mission to set up a joinery business in Sierra Leone.
