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Cautious positivity
24 October, 2023
British-grown timber remains competitive and sawmills are continuing to invest. Sally Spencer reports

Housebuilding decline takes toll
23 October, 2023
The chipboard sector may not feel the full extent of the fall in housing starts until next year. Keren Fallwell reports

The new power couple
28 August, 2023
Ten-25 managing director Ian Oldrey explains how ERP and AI technology are reshaping the timber industry

From pre-fab to palace
28 June, 2023
Roy Wakeman has led quite the life in the joinery sector, now you can read about it in his no-holds barred autobiography. Mike Jeffree had a read

Timber still hot in cooling kitchen market
26 April, 2023
After two buoyant years, manufacturers Stoneham Kitchens and Naked Kitchens feel 2023, although starting solidly, will be more challenging for their sector. But the improve-not-move trend should help underpin the market – and consumers’ desire for natural materials, including wood, in their kitchens is expected to continue. Mike Jeffree reports

Chipboard demand better than feared
25 April, 2023
The UK chipboard sector is heartened by Q1 demand exceeding expectations but slowing housebuilding activity could impact later in the year. Keren Fallwell reports

All in the report
15 February, 2023
The UK Forest Market Report reveals a sector that continues to be ripe for investment. Sally Spencer reports

Cover story
15 February, 2023
The coatings and finishes sector had a better 2022 than perhaps it expected, and is optimistic for this year, despite the obvious challenges. Sally Spencer reports

Agent of change
22 December, 2022
Del credere agent NHG Timber operates globally, with its range including temperate hardwoods and clear softwoods. But it is perhaps particularly known for tropical timber. TTJ asked director Stuart McBride about developments and the role of an agent in this part of its business

European panels sector gathers in times of uncertainty
18 October, 2022
European panel sector representatives came together in Belgium to hear about industry developments at a time of increasing economic uncertainty. Stephen Powney was there

Reinforcing sustainability
18 October, 2022
Interholco has published its latest sustainability report. Mike Jeffree reports

Shoreham hit the heights
18 October, 2022
Despite current market turbulence, following a major rise in throughput in the first three quarters of 2021, the port is pushing on with further improvements in its offer to users. Mike Jeffree reports

No signs of price recovery
18 October, 2022
Softwood traders are still trying to deal with the effects of high stock levels, reports Jerry Wilso

Building on success
24 August, 2022
Donaldson Group made the headlines last December when it announced it had acquired the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturer, Stewart Milne Timber Systems. Sally Spencer reports

Not out of the woods
10 June, 2022
Confor recently warned that the UK faces declining supplies of home-grown wood due to lack of productive tree planting. With the country currently needing to import over 80% of its wood requirement, the UK could be sleepwalking into a timber shortage crisis in the not too distant future. Stuart Goodall, Confor chief executive, examines the threats to supply and why the UK must urgently move productive tree planting up the agenda

Business Blossoms
08 April, 2022
The garden products sector has continued to benefit from the new stay-at-home culture. Sally Spencer reports

2022 What lies ahead?
04 February, 2022
The tumult of 2020 was followed by an equally unpredictable 2021, but what will this year bring? TTJ asked key players in the industry how they think the year may play out

Survive and thrive
10 December, 2021
With a changing world and a changing market presenting new challenges, trends and opportunities, the wood sector is evolving. So how can materials handling equipment play its part in helping this sector thrive? Josie Fox, industry manager for Hyster explains the key trends and challenges that play a part

Demanding times
01 October, 2021
British-grown timber is in great demand and sawmills are rising to the challenge. Sally Spencer reports

Little sign of hardwood market relief
21 July, 2021
Hardwood supply and demand remain seriously out of kilter and the arrival of a breakbulk timber cargo from Asia underlines unprecedented container costs. Mike Jeffree reports