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Stay up to date with the latest Manufactured goods updates from the global timber industry
Fencing sector makes good weather on sales
The recent weather may have rained on fencing sales but manufacturers are still basking in the upturn in January
The recent weather may have rained on fencing sales but manufacturers are still basking in the upturn in January
Rising costs squeeze pallet manufacturers' margins
Global economic problems continue to impact on demand for pallets
Global economic problems continue to impact on demand for pallets
Business confidence highest for two years
In March building materials purchases rose at their fastest for over years
In March building materials purchases rose at their fastest for over years
Metal workers
Roof truss machinery manufacturers continue to focus on improving customers’ efficiencies
Roof truss machinery manufacturers continue to focus on improving customers’ efficiencies
Engineering evolution
Engineered timber producer and merchant CR Taylor is a traditional family company with a modern approach
Engineered timber producer and merchant CR Taylor is a traditional family company with a modern approach
Self-build and eco-homes ease timber frame pressure
Social housing cuts are hitting timber frame, but other markets offer some relief and suppliers are still optimistic about longer-term prospects
Social housing cuts are hitting timber frame, but other markets offer some relief and suppliers are still optimistic about longer-term prospects
Joinerysoft expands JMS features
Popular joinery software JMS is being expanded to become a one-stop shop for the industry
Popular joinery software JMS is being expanded to become a one-stop shop for the industry
Taking good care
Care home developer Castleoak has been using Finnforest's Kerto LVL
Care home developer Castleoak has been using Finnforest's Kerto LVL
Taking to the roof
Finnforest is launching a new roof system, adding to an already extensive portfolio of build solutions
Finnforest is launching a new roof system, adding to an already extensive portfolio of build solutions
Timber exports rise, imports fall
Amid the economic gloom there is some good news for the UK timber industry
Amid the economic gloom there is some good news for the UK timber industry
Cassette players
B&K Structures’ recently launched floor, wall and roof cassettes have helped the retail sector speed up build programmes
B&K Structures’ recently launched floor, wall and roof cassettes have helped the retail sector speed up build programmes
UK chipboard traders encouraged by healthier order books
Early new year trading has been a pleasant surprise for the chipboard sector but producers warn that prices will rise soon
Early new year trading has been a pleasant surprise for the chipboard sector but producers warn that prices will rise soon
Winds boost fencing demand
2012 has started with a bang for the fencing trade, but new pallet demand remains depressed
2012 has started with a bang for the fencing trade, but new pallet demand remains depressed
Hardwood dust reduction by 2015
Changes to hardwood dust exposure levels are proposed
Changes to hardwood dust exposure levels are proposed
Wood fibre insulation the natural choice for the Woodland Trust
The thermal performance of the Woodland Trust's new headquarters is enhanced by wood fibre insulation
The thermal performance of the Woodland Trust's new headquarters is enhanced by wood fibre insulation
Joiners maintain hope in reduced market
UK joinery manufacturers will be satisfied if they can at least maintain last year’s sales levels
UK joinery manufacturers will be satisfied if they can at least maintain last year’s sales levels
Timber end markets produce mixed picture
The latest figures from timber’s markets are a mix of the bad and the not so bad
The latest figures from timber’s markets are a mix of the bad and the not so bad
Timber frame fronts up to tough market
The timber frame sector is suffering like the rest of construction, but is adapting products and strategies to boost performance and competitiveness
The timber frame sector is suffering like the rest of construction, but is adapting products and strategies to boost performance and competitiveness
