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CTI Woos Policymakers
28 December, 2016
Politicians joined with the timber trade at a Westminster conference that underlined the Confederation of Timber Industries’ (CTI) ambition to infl uence policymakers in favour of wood. Stephen Powney reports
Softwood Market stability
28 December, 2016
The European softwood industry converged on Paris to discuss sector market developments for the International Softwood Conference. Stephen Powney reports
Sights trained on new heights
28 December, 2016
Austria is not just constructing the world’s tallest timber building; it has high expectations for its wood sector generally. Mike Jeffree reports
German Mill Output Powers On
21 November, 2016
Germany’s domestic market is keeping its sawmills busy, but it is also busy on the export scene, reports Stephen Powney
Getting To The Root Of Due Diligence
21 November, 2016
The RADIX Tree platform has branched into a one-stop online solution for timber due diligence, sustainable sourcing and traceability management. Mike Jeffree reports
Building a future For American Hardwoods
21 November, 2016
As delegates at AHEC’s European convention heard, new markets are opening for American hardwoods. Sally Spencer reports
Serious Business
21 November, 2016
The high level of serious machinery buyers present at the W16 woodworking technology showis further evidence of underlying health in the industry, reports Stephen Powney
China Recovers Momentum
24 October, 2016
For timber and product trading within the Asia pacific region in the second half you’d have to call it something of a mixed bag, according to TTJ’s Asia markets specialist
Unbowed by Brexit or BPR
24 October, 2016
The treatment sector continues to develop the marketplace and put back the technicalboundaries despite Brexit and regulatory constraints. Mike Jeffree reports
Helping wood Last longer
24 October, 2016
Timber preservative manufacturer BASF Wolman once again invited sawmillers and treaters to an engaging conference in Sweden and opportunity for a mill visit. Stephen Powney joined delegates on the trip
Demand holds up Despite economic Uncertainties
24 October, 2016
The UK chipboard sector is satisfied with demand, and optimistic about the months ahead. Keren Fallwell reports
A position of influence
24 October, 2016
Confor’s chief executive Stuart Goodall turned his childhood love of forests and open spaces into a lifetime career. Sally Spencer reports
Taking The Heat
24 October, 2016
Sales of thermally modified timber are increasing and while most product hails from Nordic countries, there are other producers, including one from the UK. Sally Spencer reports
Onwards and upwards
20 September, 2016
The British-grown timber sector is determined to make the best of the decision to leave the EU. Sally Spencer reports
Flying the flag
20 September, 2016
Demand for British-grown hardwoods is strong. Sally Spencer reports
Forest forward
20 September, 2016
Forest Garden’s British-grown pedigree should be a post-Brexit benefit, but it’s not relying on that alone for success. Sally Spencer reports
Joiners debate Brexit
19 August, 2016
Joinery companies and suppliers to the sector came together at the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Members’ Day to keep well informed about a host of important topics, writes Stephen Powney
Splashing the cash
20 July, 2016
Joinery companies continue to invest in product development and production technology. Sally Spencer reports
Strategic thinking
20 July, 2016
The TTF has set out its strategy for the future, one that will see it add value to all its activities. Sally Spencer reports
Building on recovery
20 July, 2016
The joinery sector has followed the fortunes of the recovering construction sector and, according to the BWF, business is good. Sally Spencer reports