Search Results: 'Forest Service'

Covering all options
28 December, 2013
Factory-applied finishes and coatings that combine preservative and decorative functions are finding favour. Robin Meade reports.

Radiata revolution is UK bound
28 December, 2013
New Zealand remanufacturing sawmill, KLC NZ has pushed back the technical boundaries in radiata pine processing, and the UK is one of the target markets for the results. Mike Jeffree reports.

Anglo-German trade ties strengthen
02 December, 2013
A shift in the market has made the UK a more attractive destination for German softwood products. Stephen Powney reports

Great Scot-line
02 November, 2013
Timber liner and terminal operator Scotline has developed a strong presence in south-east England. Stephen Powney visits its Rochester operation.

Glee brings in bumper crop
19 October, 2013
This year’s garden and leisure exhibition at the NEC saw buyers and exhibitors in optimistic mood. Sally Spencer reports.

Protecting timber’s name
19 October, 2013
How treated timber can enhance timber’s reputation was the focus for this year’s BASF Wolman conference. Keren Fallwell reports

Great expectations
05 October, 2013
Improved construction activity has helped boost the health of the UK timber frame sector. Stephen Powney reports

PEFC in tropical push
24 August, 2013
After a slow start, PEFC’s tropical forest certification is building momentum, writes head of projects and development Sarah Price.

Nature build
24 August, 2013
Glulam and timber frame construction feature in Center Parcs’ mammoth new village in Bedfordshire. Stephen Powney sees the build progress at first hand

Cutting costs and carbon
27 July, 2013
Richard Newbold, owner of returnloads.net, says online haulage exchange companies can reduce costs and carbon emissions.

With merchants in mind
29 June, 2013
SCA Timber is focusing on increasing productivity and on devoting more resources to merchant customers. Camilla Hair, of SCA Timber Supply, reports.

Bright British future
01 June, 2013
The UK’s timber processors are making inroads into market share and, if the commercial forest estate can be protected and expanded, the future looks rosy. Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall reports.

Positive response
04 May, 2013
Cheshire Mouldings takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and sees the EU Timber Regulation as a positive step forward. Managing director John Carney reports.

In good health
23 April, 2013
Dean Alanko, the new chairman of AHEC and vice-president of sales and marketing at Allegheny Wood Products, talks to TTJ about the health of both the organisation and the US hardwood sector.

Man with a message
06 April, 2013
A drive throughout Mikael Westin’s three-decade career with Swedish trade bodies has been to get the sector to communicate common messages clearly. Mike Jeffree reports