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Leaderflush owner in administration
21 December, 2015
The owner of door manufacturers Leaderflush Shapland and Longden Doors went into administration last Friday.
Tree of anti-illegal timber knowledge
21 December, 2015
Enforcement agencies and others engaged with anti-illegal timber regulation worldwide now convene regularly in an exchange workshop to discuss and swap best practice for strengthening implementation. Its acronym is TREE and its roots are spreading. Facilitator Jade Saunders reports.
Austrians box clever
21 December, 2015
The Austrian timber industry delivers timber promotion by truck. Mike Jeffree reports on its unique mobile showcase and wider marketing campaign
A pause for thought
21 December, 2015
As I write this comment at the start of December, Christmas is literally just around the corner.
Taking the helm at a time of change
21 December, 2015
Change is required to the structure of the timber trade’s main representative body the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) in order to reflect what its members need in a changing world, says its new president Keith Fryer.
Austrian timber takes new tangent
21 December, 2015
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
Sales talk
21 December, 2015
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.
Joinery sector jubilant
21 December, 2015
The woodworking industry gathered in London on November 20 for the British Woodworking Federation’s Annual Dinner and Awards event.
German powerhouse
21 December, 2015
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
Timber frame grows market share
21 December, 2015
An important new timber frame industry report published by the Structural Timber Association gives a positive picture of the sector’s growth potential in the next few years.
Post recovery softwood sets sights high
21 December, 2015
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
WPA acts to dispel treatment misperceptions
21 December, 2015
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has acted to correct misperceptions about BS 8417’s 30-year specification. Steve Young, WPA director, explains.
Laying firm foundations
21 December, 2015
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
Fit for purpose
21 December, 2015
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
Irish Growth
21 December, 2015
Following on from our coverage on the recent FEFPEB pallet congress in Ireland, we ask pallet entrepreneur Sean Lehane, owner of Mid Cork Pallets, about the development of his business and how he sees the wider market situation in Ireland.
Tree of anti-illegal timber knowledge
21 December, 2015
Enforcement agencies and others engaged with anti-illegal timber regulation worldwide now convene regularly in an exchange workshop to discuss and swap best practice for strengthening implementation. Its acronym is TREE and its roots are spreading. Facilitator Jade Saunders reports.
Taking the helm at a time of change
21 December, 2015
Change is required to the structure of the timber trade’s main representative body the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) in order to reflect what its members need in a changing world, says its new president Keith Fryer.
A pause for thought
21 December, 2015
As I write this comment at the start of December, Christmas is literally just around the corner.
Finishing touches
21 December, 2015
Sales of mouldings have grown in line with the improving house building and RMI markets. Sally Spencer reports
Södra Wood to establish UK sales office
17 December, 2015
Swedish sawmilling group Södra Wood is establishing a UK office to help provide better service and support for customers.
