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Confor Awards celebrate leaders of the forestry and wood-using industry
14 March, 2024
Confor announced the winners of the Confor Awards 2024 as part of a ceremony at Surgeons Quarter, Edinburgh on March 12.

Arauco selects Opturion for forestry supply chain optimisation
12 March, 2024
Opturion, a leading supply chain optimisation company, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by global forest products company Arauco. This contract marks a significant milestone for Opturion and reinforces its commitment to working with innovative customers to increase productivity and efficiency.

Covering all bases
29 February, 2024
Sally Spencer spoke to British Coatings Federation chief executive Tom Bowtell about the challenges and opportunities for the coatings and finishes sector in 2024

Coatings conclusions
29 February, 2024
The coatings and finishes sector expects demand challenges this year but brighter times ahead. Sally Spencer reports

Seen to be green
29 February, 2024
Its environmental credentials and good looks give wood cladding strong growth prospects, say market analysts and suppliers. Mike Jeffree reports

Lasting legacy of lockdown
29 February, 2024
Market correction following the lockdown period boom time is still ongoing. Jerry Wilson reports

Career highlight
29 February, 2024
Richard Griffiths, IT manager at Minera Roof Trusses, shares some top tips for a rewarding career

Just getting across the line
10 January, 2024
The UK hardwood sector is experiencing testing times. Mike Jeffree reports

Driving change
20 December, 2023
Two of the big names in the UK timber industry are opting for electric sideloaders, as Tony Benson, global marketing manager at Baumann Sideloaders highlights

Efficient and compliant
20 December, 2023
Koppers Performance Chemicals’ Darlington facility now includes part of the company’s research and development function, as well as large-scale production, as plant manager Graeme Jinks explains

Rising to eco regs challenge
19 December, 2023
The EU Deforestation Regulation will put the European tropical timber trade to the test, but Vandecasteele sees potential positive outcomes

Ghana FLEGT licensing imminent
19 December, 2023
Indonesia has been the only FLEGT licence issuing country until now, but it’s reported that Ghana is about to join it. Mike Jeffree reports

EPAL QR pallet launch marks step change in pallet traceability
07 December, 2023
EPAL UK & Ireland has announced that EPAL has launched a traceable pallet that will significantly improve the traceability and efficiency of users’ supply chains.

Downbeat economic forecasts shared at TDUK markets conference in London
09 November, 2023
UK and international timber traders gathered in strong numbers for Timber Development UK’s Global Market Conference in London on Wednesday at a time of difficult market dynamics.

Södra targets building products leadership
25 October, 2023
The Swedish forest products giant is putting its money on increased low-carbon timber construction. Mike Jeffree reports

Swedish mills Buck the market
25 October, 2023
The international sawn softwood sector may be struggling, but Sweden’s producers have gained European market share, although weaker construction activity may pose challenges ahead, reports Skogsindustrierna wood products analyst Christian Nielsen

Housebuilding decline takes toll
23 October, 2023
The chipboard sector may not feel the full extent of the fall in housing starts until next year. Keren Fallwell reports

Safe and secure
29 August, 2023
Matt Grierson, president of the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) provides some guidance on keeping your employees safe

NMITE launches TED 2 course
28 August, 2023
NMITE is building on the success of TED 1 and continuing to address the sustainable construction skills crisis, so the sector can reach net zero by 2050

Construction decarbonisation opens doors
28 August, 2023
With growing pressure on the building industry to go low carbon, major opportunities are opening up for the structural timber sector, reports Structural Timber Association chief executive Andrew Carpenter