Features Archive
Archive of features from the global ttj industryFeatures By Date
June 2020
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Something in the air
Andrew True discusses the fine art of air drying timber
Collection selection
February 2020 saw the introduction of the new Egger Decorative Collection 2020-22. This was the biggest product launch for the company since 2017, offering the very best decors and textures with a focus on the latest design trends
Garnica builds seventh factory
Leading European plywood manufacturer Garnica has commenced construction work on its seventh factory, in north-central France. Stephen Powney looks at the investment and recent developments at Garnica
Lumin embarks on expansion project
South American plywood manufacturer Uruply SA (Lumin) is about to embark on a US$30m investment in an additional production line. Stephen Powney spoke to Lumin CEO Alvaro Molinari
OSB4 gains market interest
OSB4 is the highest performance OSB board in the market, attracting increased interest in global markets. Stephen Powney talks to several mills producing the board and examines the product benefits and applications
Shower power
KBB took place at the NEC from March 1-4, just before the coronavirus pandemic forced the UK into social distancing measures and then lockdown. Showerwall was there to promote its bathroom wall panelling products
Investing in the future
TFS recently celebrated a milestone – 21 years in business – and has now embarked on a growth strategy to maintain business success for the next 20 years and to meet evolving industry needs
Positive prospects
The short-term outlook for the American softwood industry is challenging, but the sector’s fundamentals remain robust, pointing to a strong rebound in domestic and export demand in 2021, reports Charles Trevor, consultant for American Softwoods
American hardwood on the map
AHEC has updated, upgraded and relaunched its interactive US hardwood forest map. Mike Jeffree reports
Tulipwood TMT Passes Ordeal by Fire
As the focus on use of combustible materials in wall construction intensifies, AHEC has subjected thermally modified tulipwood cladding to fire rating tests. Mike Jeffree reports
Creating US Hardwood Connections
An international network of locked down furniture designers is getting creative with US cherry, red oak and maple. Mike Jeffree reports
Training grows during lockdown
Online training has seen a boost during lockdown
Imports Slide Pre-Pandemic
Latest TTF stats show a continuing fall in imports before the impact of Covid-19 is truly known
Lacklustre Feb –Before Covid-19 Hit
BMBI figures reveal that trade was tough in February, ahead of the emerging pandemic
April 2020
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Challenges ahead for the UK softwood sector
The TTF Softwood Conference presented a mixed and uncertain message for delegates. Just as the post-Brexit landscape started to emerge, fresh challenges lie ahead, not least the COVID-19 coronavirus. Simon Hastelow reports
Don’t keep it to yourself!
The wonders of trees and timber should be promoted to all ages, says John Park
Three into one
Tweddle Engineering, WTT and MSL are being incorporated into a new company – the WTM Group. Sally Spencer reports
Tomorrow’s Timber Talent
This year’s TRADA University Challenge student competitors were tasked with designing a timber-based housing scheme
Building futures
Futurebuild 2020 had the subject of climate emergency as its theme. Simon Hastelow reports
Self-Improving Multi-Taskers
Latest developments in moulders are geared to greater productivity, increased automation ease of set-up, plus accessibility to users large and small. Mike Jeffree reports
