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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

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

Artistic differences
22 November, 2017
Panel processors are coming up with ever more innovative ideas to enhance the structural anddecorative properties of wood-based boards. Added value is the key, reports Robin Meade

Steady and stable
22 November, 2017
Overall, West and Central African producers and traders are experiencing a long period of price stability. TTJ’s West African specialist reports

The poplar choice
22 November, 2017
Spanish poplar plywood producer Garnica has an ambitious growth and product innovation programme. Stephen Powney visited its mills in northern Spain

Timber makes its case
22 November, 2017
The UKCW juggernaut drove in to Birmingham NEC in early October to present a comprehensive range of building products and solutions before a UK professional construction sector audience, reports Stephen Powney

High tech sustainability
22 November, 2017
A plentiful, sustainable supply of high grade raw material combined with an advanced sawmilling sector makes Germany a signifi cant European timber player, writes Lars Schmidt, CEO of the German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association

Rising from the ashes
22 November, 2017
It has been seven years since Hastings Pier went up in smoke and with it a centrepiece of thetown’s heritage. Now it has re-opened to a host of plaudits and awards, reports Robin Meade

Adding value
22 November, 2017
Hardwood Timber Sales has invested in facilities and sales personnel to grow the business. Stephen Powney visited its Huyton site