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A Labyrinth of Challenges
11 April, 2022
Howarth Timber & Building Supplies was the winner of the inaugural TTJ Timber Garden Product Supplier of the Year Award in 2021. Sally Spencer spoke to Gary Froggatt, timber category manager, about the merchant’s experience of the market

US dip eases supply pressure
01 October, 2021
Pressure has eased slightly on plywood and OSB but the trade will have to wait until the autumn to see whether it’s a seasonal blip or a more sustained change. Keren Fallwell reports

Charlie Luxton to speak at BMF Young Merchants Conference
17 August, 2021
Charlie Luxton, the architectural designer and TV presenter, will be the keynote speaker at the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Young Merchant Conference, which takes place on Wednesday October 6, during UK Construction Week at the NEC, Birmingham.

Turbulence and decline
26 August, 2019
Canada’s sawmillers face a range of challenges, from massive insect pest damage in the forest, to increased competition from Europe and trade tariffs in their biggest export market, the US. They are having to explore new strategies to find the answers. Building materials and real-estate consultant Robert Woodbridge reports

Innovation on show
26 September, 2018
Next month’s Timber Expo focuses firmly on innovation and on the future for timber in construction

Unchartered waters for pallets sector
25 September, 2018
Pallet and fencing timber price levels have been rocketing in 2018. Uncertainty remains as to how near we are to the market peak. 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

Gardeners’ world
21 March, 2018
Last year presented some challenges for manufacturers of garden products but they are optimistic for 2018. Sally Spencer reports

Lost timber cargo yet to make landfall in southern England
02 January, 2018
Timber cargo lost off the coast of Sussex on Boxing Day is still yet to come ashore.

Reaching peak performance
22 May, 2017
A wave of new initiatives is seeing the Trussed Rafter Association move forward with renewed vigour and purpose. Stephen Powney reports from the AGM

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

Cover Story
20 February, 2017
As timber cladding’s popularity continues to grow, producers are meeting customers’ demands with increasingly sophisticated products. Keren Fallwell reports

Wood Inspirations
24 February, 2016
The range of projects specifying timber cladding appears to be growing. Stephen Powney reports

Hard Road to High Ambition
20 October, 2015
The global hardwood market is not back to pre-recession peak and faces challenges getting there. But developing markets and innovative applications open up new horizons. Mike Jeffree reports from the International Hardwood Conference in Copenhagen.

The sawn supremacy
20 January, 2015
German panel sawing technology specialist Holzma has been developing new technologies to boost sawing efficiencies. Stephen Powney stopped off at its headquarters.

UK remains bright spot for finns
14 October, 2014
Finnish mills are generally happy with business, although market recovery is by no means universal. Keren Fallwell reports

Research required
16 June, 2014
There are plenty of opportunities for UK timber but progress could be stymied by a lack of research. Keren Fallwell reports.

Global perspective, French focus
17 May, 2014
This year’s Carrefour International du Bois exhibition will be a mirror to the global timber sector, attracting exhibitors and visitors from around the world. At the same it promises an in-depth look at the dynamic and diversifying French timber sector. Mike Jeffree reports.

TV architect George Clarke is TTJ Awards host
13 January, 2014
Architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter George Clarke is host and guest speaker for the TTJ Awards 2014.

The colour green
28 December, 2013
Environmental and technical performance go together in Sadolin wood protection products, says Mark Lloyd sustainability manager of manufacturer Crown Paints.