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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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

African adventure
23 April, 2013
Daltons Wadkin provided technical support for TV presenter Nick Hewer’s charity mission to set up a joinery business in Sierra Leone.

On-Wood and upwards
12 January, 2013
The can-do culture at veneered door and panels company On-Wood Products has led to work on some of London's high-profile projects. Keren Fallwell reports

A passion for oak
03 September, 2011
Oak specialist Timberpride is a strong advocate of fit-for-purpose quality oak. Stephen Powney visited its Tetbury mill

Warm, strong and ultra green
23 July, 2011
Woodfibre board use is growing but the timber industry has been slow to take advantage

Grand designs on green market
11 June, 2011
The timber industry faces new eco challenges