Search Results: 'EU'

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