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Stay up to date with the latest United Kingdom updates from the global ttj industryMerchanting qualification launches This January, Wood Campus launches its biggest project since the UK wood industry’s online learning and information resource first began in 2012.
PD Ports Expands The acquisition of the privately owned Groveport in 2015 was a major move by PD Ports and one which dramatically increased its involvement with timber. Stephen Powney reports
PEFC chain circles the globe The PEFC certification scheme is growing through combining a global and small scale local perspective, reports its UK executive director Alun Watkins.
Hardwood designs on construction The hardwood trade should make more of the architectural and construction opportunities opening to it, argues architect and timber design consultant Peter Wilson.
Austrians box clever The Austrian timber industry delivers timber promotion by truck. Mike Jeffree reports on its unique mobile showcase and wider marketing campaign
Sales talk Forest Garden is one of the big names in the UK timber garden products and fencing markets. Keren Fallwell speaks to one of the company’s key figures John Gomersall.
Austrian timber takes new tangent The Austrian timber sector, one of Europe’s biggest, has already established its reputation as an innovator, and latest developments in engineered wood technology and construction look set to seal it, writes Peter Franklin of overseas business support agency Advantage Austria
Joinery sector jubilant The woodworking industry gathered in London on November 20 for the British Woodworking Federation’s Annual Dinner and Awards event.
German powerhouse Germany remains the largest sawn timber producer in Europe. Lars Schmidt, CEO of the German Association of the Sawmill Industry (DeSH), explains current industry market dynamics
WPA acts to dispel treatment misperceptions The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has acted to correct misperceptions about BS 8417’s 30-year specification. Steve Young, WPA director, explains.
Post recovery softwood sets sights high The softwood industry is still shaking off recession in some areas, but sees major market possibilities ahead. Those were central conclusions from a dynamic International Softwood Conference. Mike Jeffree reports from Amsterdam
Fit for purpose There can’t be a more important task than ensuring you supply and specify the right fire retardant- treated timber product, says Mike Smith, Arch Timber Protection fire retardants manager
Laying firm foundations Timber’s use in construction is developing and diversifying and, reports Koppers UK business director Lee Christie, fi re retardants produced and applied to latest standards are helping ensure that continues by boosting safety and market confidence
Finishing touches Sales of mouldings have grown in line with the improving house building and RMI markets. Sally Spencer reports
Cutting edge innovation The latest EXCALIBUR R incising technology from Tweddle Engineering recently won the Product Innovation category at this year’s TTJ Awards. Derek Tweddle, MD of the company, investigates the background to this market focused development
Building bridges, making waves The UK’s EU Timber Regulation enforcer sees close, collaborative relations with the trade as key in implementing and policing it. Mike Jeffree reports
LVL giant on line STEICO’s new LVL line is up and running. Keren Fallwell reports from the factory in Poland
Pallet industry converges on Cork The international timber pallet and packaging industry converged on Cork, Ireland, for the 66th FEFPEB Congress on October 28-30. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report
Timber Expo joins UKCW Timber Expo joined the UK Construction Week fold this year in what was a hotly-anticipated show. Stephen Powney reports
A taste for timber A new kitchen can range from a few hundred to many thousands of pounds but whatever the price range, timber products are the main ingredients. Sally Spencer reports
