Search Results: 'Covers'

Timber challenges materials handling
29 December, 2017
As handling requirements in the timber industry become ever more varied, David Reeve, industry solutions manager for Hyster Europe, explains why the right equipment and attachments are vital for efficient operations

MP opens Covers’ Home Ideas showroom
04 October, 2017
Gillian Keegan, MP for Chichester, has cut the ribbon to officially open the newly refurbished Covers Home Ideas showroom in Chichester.

Irish counter currency change
23 August, 2017
Irish softwood sawmillers are investing heavily to boost competitiveness following the Brexit vote’s impact on currency markets, reports Stephen Powney

Unbowed by Brexit or log bans
23 August, 2017
The hardwood sector is facing its share of trading challenges, but generally reports business on or above budget. Mike Jeffree reports

Sitting Comfortably
21 July, 2017
Preformed wood components manufacturer Stonebridge UK Ltd is responsible for ensuring a large number of UK office workers are sitting comfortably. Keren Fallwell reports

Kronospan increases sales but gas explosion hit profits last year
06 July, 2017
UK panel products manufacturer Kronospan’s newly-published accounts show it increased sales for the year ended September 30, 2016 but profits were reduced by a range of factors, including a gas explosion last summer at the Chirk factory.

New treatment on UK market
21 April, 2017
A Swedish developed preservative and flame retardant treatment called OrganoWood is hoping to make inroads into the UK market. Stephen Powney reports

Confident Ligna set for growth
21 April, 2017
Ligna 2017 promises to be bigger than two years ago and will feature a renewed layout to make it easier for visitors to find related technologies. Stephen Powney reports from the Ligna Preview event in Hanover

Sussex council issues forklift safety plea following timber company fine
03 April, 2017
Firms have been urged to review fork lift truck safety by Chichester District Council after Covers Timber and Builders Merchants was fined £120,000 for breaching health and safety regulations.

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

Ligna 2017 to be bigger and “different”
23 February, 2017
World-leading international wood industry exhibition Ligna is on course for a bigger event in 2017.

Ecobuild’s "City" Makeover
20 February, 2017
Building products exhibition Ecobuild takes on a new “city” look for 2017, with offsite construction a major area of interest

HSE backing for Creosote use
20 February, 2017
The Health & Safety Executive has authorised the use of creosote as an industrial preservative for wood used as railway sleepers, telegraph poles, fence panels and on cut end surfaces. Authorisation for other uses such as fence posts may follow

“Let’s get Britain building,” minister tells housebuilding sector
07 February, 2017
The UK government has today set out ambitious housebuilding plans in its long-awaited housing industry white paper called “Fixing our broken housing market”.

Finishing touches
25 January, 2017
Coatings technology is helping timber products manufacturers to add value, and enhancetimber’s reputation. Keren Fallwell reports

Ship to shore
25 January, 2017
Shoreham Port has grown its timber imports to feed the busy southeast construction market, reports Stephen Powney

HSE authorises the continued use of creosote in UK
17 January, 2017
The use of creosote in the UK as an industrially-applied wood preservative has recently been authorised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) under The Biocidal Products Regulation.