Search Results: 'Forest Service'

Marine timber gets to grips with gribbles
11 December, 2004
Dr John Williams of TRADA Technology Ltd reports on the latest "fast-track testing" research project aimed at encouraging the use of lesser-known hardwoods for marine construction

Smooth operation
11 December, 2004
On June 30 new regulations came into force restricting the use of CCA-treated timber. Ian Martin looks at how the UK has adapted to the changes

Irish build up UK base
13 November, 2004
The Irish timber frame sector is flourishing, but fears of a slowdown in the domestic market are encouraging it to move product – and production – off the island

Industry is on the up
30 October, 2004
Wood has perhaps never had it so good but the challenge is for the industry to capitalise on the opportunity. David Sulman of the UK Forest Products Association looks at the state of play

Dragon fires up
30 October, 2004
The Welsh forest products industry is emerging as a force to be reckoned with. James Woodcock of the Welsh Timber Forum explains why

Cost pressures force pallet producers to push for price rise
30 October, 2004
Pallet producers are putting up their prices as costs are expect to continue rising next year

Woodmex review 4
30 October, 2004
Feedback from exhibitors reveals that this year's Woodmex produced excellent levels of business

Good demand in all sectors keeps industry optimistic
16 October, 2004
Despite a slow start, it has generally been a good year for the British timber industry – and it is not over yet

ISPM 15 – the way ahead
16 October, 2004

Proposed Forestry Code continues to cause divisions
16 October, 2004
The government believes the new Forestry Code will make Russia a world leader but the timber industry has other views

Stocks rise as UK demand fails to meet expectations
02 October, 2004
After firming steadily over the past two years, prices for both redwood and carcassing softwood have slipped back while UK stocks have continued to rise as demand has failed to meet expectations

Uploads take load off
18 September, 2004
From truck-loading to waste management, there are now IT solutions to control or monitor virtually every aspect of the timber trader's operation. Mike Jeffree reports on the latest developments from software suppliers

Feeling the squeeze
04 September, 2004
The plywood market is caught in a pincer movement from two competitors – exterior MDF and OSB

Built on branch lines
24 July, 2004
Buildbase is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Jewson, Travis Perkins and Wolseley – and that's just the way the builders merchant chain likes it

New body could provide single voice for industry
10 July, 2004
The British timber industry is in good shape as it takes changes to treatment regulations and a new industry body in its stride

Tough waters
12 June, 2004
Shipping companies are facing increasing challenges

Shipping news
12 June, 2004
UK ports continue to invest in timber handling

Southern exposure
12 June, 2004
A new timber Service Centre at Tilbury will enable UPM to develop its landed stock business in the south

Mills upgrade
29 May, 2004
The east has caught up with the west when it comes to the quality of sawn goods. Tuija Aalttonen of Stora Enso Timber's communications department reports

East meets west
29 May, 2004
As markets shift worldwide, timber and wood products companies in the Baltic states are considering their options