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Competitive times, sustainable prospects
26 April, 2023
The UK kitchen market is facing a challenging couple of years, say commentators. But the outlook beyond is brighter – and environmental performance will be in the recipe for supplier success. Mike Jeffree reports

Reuse, Recycle
16 February, 2023
Tomra and IKEA have explored the future of wood recycling in a recent webcast to show how a circular economy for wood can become a reality and a profitable business case for the panel industry

Symposium charts changing markets
22 December, 2022
Panels manufacturers from across the world gathered in Hamburg for the 12th European Wood-based Panels Symposium, hearing the latest economic forecasts and technical updates for the industry. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

Lockdown cooks up new kitchen recipes
30 April, 2021
With home working forecast to put down permanent post pandemic roots, the kitchen is expected to become a more multi-purpose space and focus for investment. Mike Jeffree reports

Wood machine mart
29 July, 2019
The world’s largest exhibition for timber sector machinery and equipment – Ligna 2019 – lived up to its reputation as a hub for innovation. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

Hello Helios
16 January, 2019
International Applications has lived up to its name by becoming the UK distributor of products made in Slovenia by Japanese-owned Helios Industrial Coatings. Sally Spencer reports

European perspectives
22 November, 2018
The 11th European Wood Based Panels Symposium was jointly organised by the European Panel Federation and Fraunhofer WKI. Mike Botting, editor of sister title Wood Based Panels International, shares some highlights

Design relates red oak story
28 August, 2018
One of Poland’s leading designers has created a collection of contemporary furniture informed by the supply and production process of America’s most populous hardwood. Mike Jeffree reports

Kitchens go a la carte
21 March, 2018
Producers see the kitchen sector continuing to show healthy growth, while becoming ever more diverse in design and materials selection as consumers aim to create a statement room. Mike Jeffree reports

Vida growth continues
20 June, 2017
TTJ’s south Sweden sawmill visits kicked off with a trip to privately-owned group Vida, a Swedish timber producer with significant activity on the UK market. Stephen Powney reports

Hot Prospects
21 June, 2016
Kiln manufacturers are optimising the drying process to improve product quality and reduce their customers’ costs. Keren Fallwell reports

Limiting Exposure
24 February, 2016
Tightening EU formaldehyde regulations have seen coatings and adhesives companies such as AkzoNobel develop new compliant systems

Timber Champion
20 August, 2015
Timber is now pretty much a standard material for Arup. The engineering firm’s timber specialist, Andrew Lawrence, talks to Keren Fallwell.

Big Brands back EU Battle against Illegal Timber
20 June, 2015
Some of Europe’s biggest consumer brands in timber products not only back the EU Timber Regulation and wider anti-illegal timber measures, they want them to be tougher and wider ranging. Mike Jeffree reports.

The Finish Line
20 May, 2015
Stephen Powney presents news and developments from major wood coatings manufacturers

Ideas for innovation
20 January, 2015
Representatives of the global wood panel industry converged on Hannover to hear market reports and technical papers on research and innovation. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report.

Full marks for Ochil Timber
16 July, 2014
British-grown timber frame provided the solution for a challenging primary school extension. Anne McDonald reports

Hot tropical topics
24 August, 2013
TTJ asked suppliers, major buyers and an NGO for their views on tropical timber and wood product procurement and use and found they were topics under scrutiny as never before.

Common-sense approach
13 July, 2013
Peter Feilberg, executive director of NEPCon, gives his views on how businesses can meet today’s demands for legal and sustainable timber – and come out stronger

Leitz makes the connection
23 February, 2013
Leitz Tooling’s dust hood captures more than 95% of chips