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Departing from convention
02 November, 2013
The prospect of attending two international timber conferences in 10 days prompted forebodings of information overload and PowerPoint fatigue. But zipping from the International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Edinburgh, to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) European Convention in Budapest, left a spring in the step that even the terror of landing at a gale-lashed Gatwick after the latter could not shake.

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

Solutions providers
02 November, 2013
The timber industry must listen to its customers’ needs, says Al Huber of LP Building Products

Conference highlights rise of UK timber
01 November, 2013
Holding the International Softwood Conference (ISC) in the UK proved a resounding success and underlined its importance as a softwood producer as well as a trader.

Softwood sector expresses cautious confidence
23 October, 2013
For most of the international softwood sector, it seems, the worst of the downturn is over.That was the verdict from the International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh on October 17-18.

James Jones to expand Forres JJI-Joist factory
15 October, 2013
A resurgent housebuilding sector has led I-joist manufacturer James Jones & Sons' timber systems division to acquire additional land for expansion of its Forres factory in Scotland.

I-joist chief tells UK softwood traders of market changes
07 October, 2013
Softwood traders were told how their market has probably lost several million m3 worth of market share to I-joists since the engineered product first came to the UK 15-18 years ago.

James Jones duo make the grade
24 September, 2013
Two staff members at James Jones & Sons’ software and IT team recently received their academic qualifications.

Restoring confidence
21 September, 2013
The market for wood preservatives has improved and manufacturers are beefing up their products’ performance credentials. Robin Meade reports

Managing the chain reaction
07 September, 2013
Supply chain partnerships are good for business, says David Nicklin, managing director of Nicklin Transit Packaging

Engineered wood specialist backs Napier scholarships
09 August, 2013
KLH UK, the cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturer and construction specialist, has become the 14th company or organisation to back the new MSc Timber Engineering scholarship programme at Edinburgh Napier University.

James Jones launches new I-joist sizes
20 July, 2013
James Jones & Sons Ltd’s timber systems division has introduced new JJI-Joists sizes in response to the increased market for large, clear-span roofs and highly insulated wall systems.

Cullen SHI tested for Finnjoist use
13 July, 2013
ITW Industry is manufacturing higher volumes of its Cullen service hole I-joist connector (SHI) and has tested the product for use with Metsä Wood UK’s Finnjoist.

Future proofing market share
01 June, 2013
Despite the continuing economic uncertainty, British mills are investing and diversifying in order to find new markets. Robin Meade 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.

More businesses back future timber engineers
01 June, 2013
The number of timber industry and associated companies and organisations signed up to a new scheme to fund graduates through Edinburgh Napier’s University’s (ENU) timber engineering MSc degree has now reached 12 .

James Jones in BIM move
17 May, 2013
James Jones & Sons Ltd’s timber systems division has announced it is developing BIM-supporting software.