Search Results: 'BWF'

Fire resistant
17 December, 2005
The latest BWF-sponsored quarterly survey of the UK timber fire door market from Michael Rigby Associates shows the sector cooling expectations, but standing up well in a tougher economic climate

Sixth sense
12 November, 2005
Nick Howarth is the sixth generation of Howarths to work in the family business

Situations vacant in joinery sector
15 October, 2005

In detail
15 October, 2005
A large percentage of the exhibitors at 100% Detail were promoting timber products

Strong performers
03 September, 2005
The latest in Michael Rigby Associates' quarterly surveys for the BWF shows that timber fire doors are enjoying strong sales

Low consumer confidence impacts joinery sector
20 August, 2005
Joinery orders have slowed and few companies expect any improvement before the end of the year

Obituary – Clyve Perkin
05 August, 2005

Casing the joint
09 July, 2005
MDF continues to move forward into many traditional areas of the machined timber market, including door casings and linings

New BWF president appointed
24 June, 2005

No slowdown for fire doors
11 June, 2005
The latest survey commissioned by the BWF Certifire scheme shows that timber fire door sales are still selling strongly

Gaptesters set seal for safety
30 May, 2005

Working with Wood
30 April, 2005
The popular Woodmex machinery show is being expanded to encompass the entire timber processing industry supply chain. John Smith-Bodden, chief executive officer of the Woodworking Machinery Suppliers' Association, talks to Stephen Powney

BWF appoints policy executive
12 April, 2005

Order books healthy as building market slows
19 March, 2005
Both mass production and architectural joiners report good demand although they're not giving any forecasts

Mann McGowan seals pass Certifire test
14 March, 2005

Strong sales forecast for fire doors
05 March, 2005
The latest survey commissioned by the BWF CERTIFIRE scheme shows that sales of timber fire doors continue to give manufacturers and retailers cause for optimism