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Plywood sector updated on industry merger plans
23 December, 2014
UK plywood industry representatives have been updated on the latest merger discussions between the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF).

What’s a FLEGT VPA worth?
22 December, 2014
A new market analysis initiative will assess the potential European tropical timber market value of licensing under the EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade scheme. Mike Jeffree reports.

Sustainability and sales are key
22 December, 2014
Ensuring sustainable wood supplies and defending and developing their market are mutually dependent imperatives for the tropical timber trade, according to speakers at the ATIBT International Forum. Mike Jeffree reports.

Widening the scope
22 December, 2014
WWF-UK’s Forest Campaign aims to influence the business community, the public and the government on sustainability issues – and to encourage a tightening up of the EUTR. Sally Spencer reports.

Business brings cheer for Swedes
22 December, 2014
Swedish mills have enjoyed a good year’s trading, especially in the UK, and expect it to continue through 2015. Keren Fallwell reports.

Eco-friendly diesel truck
17 December, 2014
A range of eco-friendly diesel forklift trucks has been launched by Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) with five models that have a lifting capacity of 2-3.5 tonnes.

PEFC endorses Indonesian forestry programme
11 December, 2014
PEFC’s endorsement of the Indonesian Forestry Certification Co-operation (IFCC) was marked at an event in Jakarta today.

Sound proof
26 November, 2014
The success of last month’s W14 reflected the stable recovery in the timber industry. Keren Fallwell reports

Koppers plated preservation
19 November, 2014
Koppers Performance Chemicals is expecting to make great gains, thanks to its game changing MicroPro and the latest addition to its Celcure range, Celcure C4. Sally Spencer reports

Climate talks yield new opportunities
19 November, 2014
Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says the EU’s targets for emissions reduction and energy efficiency should be welcomed by the timber industry.

Climate talks yield new opportunities
19 November, 2014
Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says the EU’s targets for emissions reduction and energy efficiency should be welcomed by the timber industry.

The life scientific
19 November, 2014
BASF Wolman has revamped its brand and improved efficiency at its Baden-Baden site. Keren Fallwell reports

Timbmet grows from the roots up
19 November, 2014
It’s not yet the pre-eminent timber business it wants to be, but Timbmet is on the way and determined to get there. Mike Jeffree reports.

Capitalising on a capital location
19 November, 2014
Importer and merchant C Blumsom has evolved with its London home and, like the city, it’s thriving. Mike Jeffree reports.

Expo comes of age
19 November, 2014
Last month’s Timber Expo saw an increase in visitor numbers and there was a buzz of optimismamong exhibitors. Sally Spencer reports

Permit to Treat
19 November, 2014
Promoting product quality and the impending Industrial Emissions Directive are two important issues for the timber treatment sector. Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, explains

Permit to Treat
19 November, 2014
Promoting product quality and the impending Industrial Emissions Directive are two important issues for the timber treatment sector. Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, explains

The right side of the law
19 November, 2014
Jonathan Dale, head of employment at law firm Andrew Jackson, explains the importance of knowing employment law

The right side of the law
19 November, 2014
Jonathan Dale, head of employment at law firm Andrew Jackson, explains the importance of knowing employment law

Industry recovery on show
19 November, 2014
The timber industry has emerged from the recession with a new energy, says TTJ managing editor Sally Spencer