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Wood fuel debate heats up
29 December, 2017
The approaching festive season puts Graham Ormondroyd in the mood to sit by a DEFRA-approved log-burning stove

Golden opportunity
29 December, 2017
A social enterprise in west London is making use of waste materials and teaching valuable woodworking skills. Keren Fallwell reports

EU strengthens wood focus
29 December, 2017
Timber’s sustainability was a key focus as this year’s FEFPEB congress

Prize Projects
29 December, 2017
The winning projects in this year’s Wood Awards illustrate timber’s versatility and aesthetics for structural, interior and exterior applications

Points Make Prizes
29 December, 2017
Cheshire Mouldings is looking to fully harness the power of e-commerce while delivering customer benefits, reports Stephen Powney

From short runs to the shard
29 December, 2017
UWP attributes the success of its mouldings business to diversity of product and flexibility of service. Mike Jeffree reports

W Howard adds Production Line
29 December, 2017
MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard has been investing at its Kildare operation and also plans to grow its KOTA fully-finished range in 2018 – the company’s 60th anniversary year. Stephen Powney reports

Driving towards industry 4.0
29 December, 2017
For the smart warehouse Hubtex’s HIT3 information terminal delivers the smart sideloader

Combilift builds for growth
29 December, 2017
Combilift’s massive new manufacturing site underlines how far it’s come in 20 years. And the timber sector played a key role in its development. Liz Townsend reports

Forklift Flexibility
29 December, 2017
Brookridge Timber has added a Palfinger truck-mounted forklift to boost its delivery options to customers across the south-west of England

Timber challenges materials handling
29 December, 2017
As handling requirements in the timber industry become ever more varied, David Reeve, industry solutions manager for Hyster Europe, explains why the right equipment and attachments are vital for efficient operations

Globalisation, branding and building the future
29 December, 2017
Hardwood trade representatives from across the globe converged on Venice for the International Hardwood Conference, reports Mike Jeffree

Irish timber processors stay true to UK market
29 December, 2017
Ireland’s economy has made a good recovery but domestic demand for timber is still at a low level, making the UK a crucial and enduring export market. Sally Spencer reports

Collaboration and Creativity are keys to training
29 December, 2017
To recruit and retain new personnel, the timber industry must move training from the tried and tested, and refocus on ways to fully realise the potential of its employees. Donaldson Timber Engineering business development director and 2017 TTJ Career Development Award winner Luke Roberts writes

Collaboration and Creativity are keys to Training
29 December, 2017
To recruit and retain new personnel, the timber industry must move training from the tried and tested, and refocus on ways to fully realise the potential of its employees. Donaldson Timber Engineering business development director and 2017 TTJ Career Development Award winner Luke Roberts writes

The Timber Trade needs diversity
29 December, 2017
Charles Taylor, a timber merchant with 20 years’ experience and sales director of wood plastic specialist Composite Prime, discusses the rise of composite materials and why the timber trade should embrace change to remain relevant in the market

Train gain
29 December, 2017
TFT Woodexperts has a new southern venue for its wood science courses; the Timber Trade Federation has kicked off its Skills Development Programme; and Travis Perkins used Silverstone for a recent training day

Education and encouragement
28 December, 2017
The timber industry must provide effective education and showcase the range of career opportunities it offers if it is to attract the new young talent it needs, says Ridgeons Forest Products buyer and 2017 TTJ Career Development Award winner Christopher Wait