Search Results: 'International Timber'

Wood fuel debate heats up
29 December, 2017
The approaching festive season puts Graham Ormondroyd in the mood to sit by a DEFRA-approved log-burning stove

Globalisation, branding and building the future
29 December, 2017
Hardwood trade representatives from across the globe converged on Venice for the International Hardwood Conference, reports Mike Jeffree

Steady and stable
22 November, 2017
Overall, West and Central African producers and traders are experiencing a long period of price stability. TTJ’s West African specialist reports

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

Austria’s advantage
22 November, 2017
Peter Franklin, sector manager at Advantage Austria, gives an overview of the Austrian timber market and its relationship with the UK

Primed for growth
20 October, 2017
New Chinese investment plans are expected to fuel its growth of hardwood consumption, reports TTJ’s Asian markets specialist

Timber expo gears up
20 September, 2017
The UK’s largest construction show – UK Construction Week – featuring Timber Expo prepares to open its doors once again

Flegt boosts civil society self-help
24 August, 2017
After playing a key role in implementing their country’s FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the EU, Indonesian civil society groups are sharing experiences with counterparts in other countries engaged in the initiative. Mike Jeffree reports

Across the board Buoyancy
26 July, 2017
France’s wood sector is enjoying the strongest market conditions for a while, reports French Timber

Oil palm wood - an untapped resource
26 July, 2017
The much-maligned oil palm plantations in Asia may provide a major source of wood raw material in the years to come if the PalmwoodNet project succeeds in its mission to make the species a commercially usable timber. Stephen Powney 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

Mod Cons
20 June, 2017
Applications for chemically-modified wood are growing all the time. We take a look at some inspiring examples

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

Redwood’s robust performance
20 June, 2017
Swedish redwood suppliers are striking an optimistic note, investing and looking at new products. 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

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

On Design
22 May, 2017
A project involving AHEC, Italian designer Benedetta Tagliabue and UK furniture make Benchmark highlighted the value in using less-known timber species during Milan Design Week

US softwood goes Global
22 May, 2017
The overseas marketing focus of the US softwood industry continues, with the southern pine sector especially notable for its export push and success. Richard Wallace, vice president, communications at the Southern Forest Products Association reports

A new take on sustainability
22 May, 2017
US hardwood is now backed with a comprehensive set of data and systems to providelegality and sustainability assurance, without certification. Rupert Oliver reports