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Golden opportunity
29 December, 2017
A social enterprise in west London is making use of waste materials and teaching valuable woodworking skills. Keren Fallwell reports

The Timber Trade needs diversity
29 December, 2017
Charles Taylor, a timber merchant with 20 years’ experience and sales director of wood plastic specialist Composite Prime, discusses the rise of composite materials and why the timber trade should embrace change to remain relevant in the market

High tech sustainability
22 November, 2017
A plentiful, sustainable supply of high grade raw material combined with an advanced sawmilling sector makes Germany a signifi cant European timber player, writes Lars Schmidt, CEO of the German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association

Rising from the ashes
22 November, 2017
It has been seven years since Hastings Pier went up in smoke and with it a centrepiece of thetown’s heritage. Now it has re-opened to a host of plaudits and awards, reports Robin Meade

Putting timber on the map
19 November, 2017
On the front cover of this issue is the timber-resplendent Hastings Pier, a worthy winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize – UK architecture’s highest award. It really is a fantastic project and is great advert for the use of timber.

Putting timber on the map
18 November, 2017
On the front cover of this issue is the timber-resplendent Hastings Pier, a worthy winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize – UK architecture’s highest award. It really is a fantastic project and is great advert for the use of timber.

Law’s Advocacy
20 October, 2017
Charlie Law believes innovation would help to secure timber’s place in construction and the circular economy. He talks to Keren Fallwell

Positivity not passivity for tropical timber
20 October, 2017
The STTC Conference underlined an energy and breadth of ideas for promoting sustainable tropical timber and forest management, writes Mark van Benthem of independent sustainable forest products and services institute Probos

Floor Trends
20 September, 2017
Interior designers and colour specialists are setting the trends for 2018, but wood flooring will have a product to suit whatever fashion leads the way in the next 12 months

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

French oak in good heart
26 July, 2017
France’s oak producers are upbeat and investing and so far seem unbothered by Brexit in their key UK market. 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

FLEGT Licensing boosts customer confidence
20 June, 2017
Three months on from the arrival of the first FLEGT-licensed timber products in the EU from Indonesia, Mike Jeffree asked three well known Indonesian suppliers and three of their EU buyers about its significance and what longer term market impacts could be

Finding answers to Certification Challenges
20 June, 2017
To continue to increase the volume of verified sustainable timber on the market, the industry cannot settle for the certification status quo, says James Latham plc chairman Peter Latham

Finding Answers to Certification Challenges
20 June, 2017
To continue to increase the volume of verified sustainable timber on the market, the industry cannot settle for the certification status quo, says James Latham plc chairman Peter Latham

Södra Expands UK Possibilities
20 June, 2017
Södra’s Värö site is a true giant of the Swedish sawmilling industry, with around half of its production destined for the UK market. Stephen Powney talks to Södra Wood’s management at the mill

New sustainability solutions
14 June, 2017
How to stand up a sustainability claim for uncertified hardwood was the theme of a recent seminar co-hosted by James Latham, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Timber Trade Federation (TTF).

Board talk
22 May, 2017
Several new wood-based panel products are available on the UK market this year. Sally Spencer takes a look at what’s on offer