Features Archive
Archive of features from the global ttj industryFeatures By Date
September 2020
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Downward trend
Timber and panel imports are down across the board, according to recent TTF stats
August 2020
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Timber and joinery sales bounce back in May
May saw a sharp rise in sales as lockdown restrictions eased
Class-Y Stuff, Timber
John Park sets the record straight on strength classes
TTJ Awards goes virtual
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to new solutions and ways of working and that also applies to the TTJ Awards, which will go Virtual for the first time to provide a safe gathering point for the timber trade. TTJ editor Stephen Powney explains what guests can expect from the Virtual experience
Timber On the Campaign Trail
An industry-wide marketing campaign – Wood CO2ts less – has launched
A family affair
Andrew and Michael Donaldson are following in their father’s footsteps in taking over the roles of CEO and chairman, respectively, of the James Donaldson & Sons Group. Sally Spencer reports
Pushing The Door On Fire Safety
With the launch of its new solid timber core fire doors, Halspan says it has equipped itself even more strongly to meet the intensified fire safety demands of the post-Grenfell construction environment. Mike Jeffree reports
Clarity, confidence and certainty
Stuart Devoil, group head of marketing at James Latham, explains why engineered wood should be the material of choice for joiners
Wrapped in colour and style
W Howard Group’s national account manager, Jake Cintra, explains the new manufacturing technologies that are giving builders a much wider choice of finish for their door frames, architraves and mouldings
High Profile
Qwood profile beading features in the doors and windows of many of the UK’s top manufacturers. Simon Hastelow reports
Top Performers
The thermal, sound and indoor climate qualities of Moralt’s high performance door cores are in demand
Top Tech
Investment in CNC machining has paid off for bespoke handrail and staircase specialist, Haldane (UK). Sally Spencer reports
A journey to success
Gowercroft Joinery has proved to be one of the woodworking industry’s outstanding success stories in recent years
Input takes bespoke way forward
Input Joinery’s new SCM CNC machining centre has boosted productivity, with capacity to spare. Mike Jeffree reports
Supporting role
BWF CEO Helen Hewitt explains how the organisation has been supporting membership to seize opportunities for building back better, building back greener and building back faster
Border adds web option
Border Merchant Systems now offers an industry leading e-trading solution to its customers
Freehand Forecasting
In a recent TTJ webinar, forecasting issues were identified as one of the biggest challenges for merchants as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. To help with forecasting in an uncertain market, merchants need to embrace technology for agility and responsive analysis, says Ian Oldrey, MD of Ten-25 Software
The Hidden Cost of Paperwork
Chris Fisher, UK operations director LBMH (lumber, building materials and hardlines) at ECI Software Solutions, explains how streamlining documents can help timber suppliers to grow
Helping Hands
Software providers have stepped up to the plate during the pandemic. Sally Spencer reports
Blended Learning
Responding to the need for change as our industry gets back to business following the constrictions of lockdown, TFT Woodexperts Ltd has produced its solution for education and training that would normally be held in the classroom
