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Competitive times, sustainable prospects
26 April, 2023
The UK kitchen market is facing a challenging couple of years, say commentators. But the outlook beyond is brighter – and environmental performance will be in the recipe for supplier success. Mike Jeffree reports

Preparing for tougher times
18 October, 2022
Chipboard demand has cooled and the sector is bracing itself for more difficult trading ahead but the situation is far from catastrophic. Keren Fallwell reports

Turning inside out
24 August, 2022
Ian Oldrey, managing director of Ten-25 Software explains why merchants must embrace new technologies to avoid missing vital trends

The right time for logistics
13 December, 2021
Tony Benson, global marketing manager at Baumann Sideloaders, explains why Huws Gray Ridgeons is such a fan of its lift trucks

The days of cheap timber are over
10 December, 2021
The last 18 months have been challenging for Ireland’s sawmilling sector, which hopes for more stability in the year ahead but expects prices to remain high. Sally Spencer reports

Lockdown cooks up new kitchen recipes
30 April, 2021
With home working forecast to put down permanent post pandemic roots, the kitchen is expected to become a more multi-purpose space and focus for investment. Mike Jeffree reports

On the virtual road
23 December, 2020
The TRA held four regional roadshow webinars in October. Sally Spencer attended the North of England and Scotland event

Woodsafe and sound
30 October, 2020
Woodsafe Timber Protection has turned its attention to the UK market for fire retardant timber treatments. Sally Spencer reports

Moving with materials and machinery times
21 April, 2020
More than ever, say producers, the mouldings market is about responsiveness to interior design trends and flexible, efficient, cost-effective manufacture. Mike Jeffree reports

The climate’s right for Timber kitchens
30 March, 2020
Wood’s looks and sustainability are proving a winning combination in UK kitchens. Mike Jeffree reports

Mouldings, the market and the pasta factor
17 May, 2019
The market may be holding its breath over Brexit, but moulding makers told Mike Jeffree they’re continuing to invest and develop new products.

What’s hot in the kitchen
20 March, 2019
The UK kitchen market is a competitive, fast-moving place, made more so as online influencers increasingly shape consumer choice. Mike Jeffree reports

Let the wind blow
16 January, 2019
2018 was not a stellar year for volume fencing demand. Wider market certainties remain for the early part of 2019, though timber price stability is predicted initially. Stephen Powney reports

Kitchens go a la carte
21 March, 2018
Producers see the kitchen sector continuing to show healthy growth, while becoming ever more diverse in design and materials selection as consumers aim to create a statement room. 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

Under new ownership
21 April, 2017
Ecobuild was under new ownership this year and had several new show features, reports Stephen Powney

How does your garden grow?
20 March, 2017
The garden products sector is gearing up for the spring season and reports that demand is already good. Sally Spencer reports

Building In Colour With Lonza
24 October, 2016
Lonza is working with timber industry partners to add further value to timber’s wood protection credentials with the development of innovative colour technology, says Andy Hodge, marketing director of Lonza

Importers’ perspective
20 April, 2016
UK hardwood plywood and OSB imports charted growth in 2015 while chipboard and MDF shipments reduced, reports Sally Spencer.

High tech, high style and diversity
20 April, 2016
Of course market and economic conditions mould the mouldings market, but five producers quizzed by TTJ say they’re also shaping their own destiny and the sector through technology and offering materials and style choice.