Search Results: 'International Timber'

Security: a safer bet
20 December, 2003
Security is an issue for industry tackling thieves and staff bribery. But don't panic, crime prevention advice is at hand

Demand acceptable but competition quells price rises
20 December, 2003
Orders remain fairly healthy into the new year although rising costs and little chance of improving prices means margins remain tight

Roadmap charts future
20 December, 2003
Representatives from across Europe's woodworking industry have been told of the need for co-ordinated "action" to combat declining profits

TTJ celebrates the big 130
20 December, 2003
This week TTJ marks a special anniversary

Spanish eyes are on design
20 December, 2003
Dedicated followers of fashion are tipping Spain as the emerging leader in design in Europe. But it is not just the Continental couture houses that are concerned about the growing Hispanic competition – industry is looking over its shoulder too

MDF pioneers still push on
13 December, 2003
In two decades MDF has developed from a novelty product to a multi-million cube-selling manufacturing and construction material. And Medite manufacturer Weyerhaeuser predicts even more success ahead. Derek Hollier reports

Taking responsibility
29 November, 2003
Trading in sustainably-managed timber is not only good for the environment – it's good for your bottom line. Andy Roby, the Timber Trade Federation's corporate social responsibility adviser, explains

In the hardwood hothouse
15 November, 2003
US hardwood suppliers remain upbeat about their prospects in the demanding European market, the AHEC convention heard

Expected fourth quarter upturn fails to materialise
15 November, 2003
The Far East market has shown little sign of improvement since the usual slow period during the summer

East to west and back again
01 November, 2003

Dosatron receives ISO 9001 accreditation
29 October, 2003

Belts continue to tighten as margins fail to improve
18 October, 2003
The market for West African exporters is summed up as "dull", with low demand and even lower margins

R&D focus
04 October, 2003
Ongoing product development is key to the continuing success of UPM-Kymmene

Problem or opportunity?
04 October, 2003
Delegates at the FEFPEB Congress heard that new phytosanitary regulations were still creating challenges

Prices rise but new requirements bring new challenges
04 October, 2003
Good weather helped to boost fencing prices but, while there has been some movement in pallet prices, the sector still suffers from overcapacity. Now the two sectors face their individual challenges of changes to CCA use and phytosanitary requirements

The growing challenge of doing business
04 October, 2003
The TTF annual conference heard that timber traders have plenty to think about, besides selling products

MTC refutes Apkindo claims
03 October, 2003

The TTJ Awards 2003
20 September, 2003
The place: The Savoy Hotel, London; the date: September 11; the event: the seventh TTJ Awards. Our annual celebration of excellent service in the trade won more plaudits than ever. The event was hosted with panache by architect Maxwell Hutchinson

Light demand brings fierce competition
06 September, 2003
Slow demand during the summer has led to some "blood-letting" on prices

BC renews old relationships
06 September, 2003
Developments in British Columbia's forest products industry are aimed, in part, at boosting the province's presence in the UK. Paul Harris reports from Canada