Search Results: 'British Woodworking Federation'

TTF to meet minister over carbon-neutral homes policy
18 December, 2006
A Timber Trade Federation delegation is to join the Home Builders Federation in a meeting with housing minister Yvette Cooper to hammer out the detail of Gordon Brown's carbon-neutral home building policy unveiled in the chancellor's Pre-Budget Report.

Kennedy supports Wood for Gold
18 December, 2006
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy is one of the latest MPs to add his name to an early day motion supporting the aims of the Wood for Gold campaign.

Firm forecast
09 December, 2006
The latest BWF-sponsored quarterly survey of the UK timber fire door market, compiled by Michael Rigby, shows the sector has adapted to counter the supply problems of the summer

MPs back Wood for Gold
28 November, 2006
More than 30 MPs have so far signed a House of Commons motion applauding the aims of the newly-launched Wood for Gold campaign.

Wood for Gold out of the blocks
25 November, 2006
The Wood for Gold initiative to boost timber use in the 2012 London Olympics developments has had its official launch in Westminster.

PVCu sash specialist adds timber to range
11 November, 2006
PVCu sash window specialist Masterframe plans to offer timber vertical sliders from 2007.

UK woodworking takes “major step” to boost training
30 October, 2006
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has officially launched its Woodworking Industry Training Forum (WIT) to improve UK joinery training provision.

Mumford & Wood acquisition creates new force in window sector
28 October, 2006
Timber window manufacturer Mumford & Wood has been acquired in a buy-in-management-buy-out (BIMBO) led by the newly-formed Performance Window Group (PWG), chaired by former British Woodworking Federation president Roy Wakeman.

Timber in the firing line
28 October, 2006
Fire retardant treatment is an important – but sometimes confusing – area for the timber industry

Wood energy
14 October, 2006
There was plenty of enthusiasm for timber at this year's 100% Detail

Trade asked for training input
09 October, 2006
Members of the North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) have been exhorted to help train the next generation of timber traders.

Countdown to W6
30 September, 2006
W6 takes place at the NEC from October 8-11.Around 350 exhibitors have already booked space.Benfield ATT is supplying a timber frame house.TRADA and FIRA seminars will run throughout the show.

Industry goes for gold with Olympics campaign
30 September, 2006
The timber trade's "Wood for Gold" campaign, which will capitalise on the London 2012 Olympics, will be launched soon.

Rising demand gives boost to industry optimism
27 September, 2006
Strengthening demand has eased the worries of many joiners – and given some enough confidence to raise prices

Rising demand gives boost to industry optimism
27 September, 2006
Strengthening demand has eased the worries of many joiners – and given some enough confidence to raise prices

Timber communications businesses merge
11 September, 2006
Two communications specialists have joined forces to create a “centre of marketing excellence” for the forest products sector.

A bright future for timber merchants
02 September, 2006

Timber on show
02 September, 2006
The Timber Show opens its doors on September 12, giving the UK its first dedicated exhibition for suppliers and buyers of timber, writes show spokesperson Martin Pearce

A bright future for timber merchants
02 September, 2006

TTF welcomes ODA sustainability report
14 August, 2006
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has welcomed the publication of the Olympic Delivery Authority's (ODA) draft sustainability principles and progress report.