Search Results: 'Ligna'

A new beginning
20 June, 2015
So, the moment has finally come. The Confederation of Timber Industries is off the ground and what’s more it’s also got its new chief executive.

Ligna Makes Mark
20 June, 2015
Just about every conceivable woodworking machine you could need for timber processing was on display at this year’s Ligna show in Hanover. Stephen Powney reports.

A new beginning
20 June, 2015
So, the moment has finally come. The Confederation of Timber Industries is off the ground and what’s more it’s also got its new chief executive.

A new united force
20 April, 2015
I spent some of my Easter this year digging post holes in the garden for a new run of closeboard panel fencing. It's a difficult task at the best of times, made even harder by the need to dig through more than 1ft of concrete. The steady thunk of my 17lb digging bar hitting the concrete left me nursing copious blister wounds and must have been lovely for the neighbours. One neighbour took pity and gave me a glass of beer for my troubles.

A new united force
20 April, 2015
I spent some of my Easter this year digging post holes in the garden for a new run of closeboard panel fencing. It's a difficult task at the best of times, made even harder by the need to dig through more than 1ft of concrete. The steady thunk of my 17lb digging bar hitting the concrete left me nursing copious blister wounds and must have been lovely for the neighbours. One neighbour took pity and gave me a glass of beer for my troubles.

Show Preview: Ligna, “Ligna Comes Of Age”
20 April, 2015
This year represents a milestone for the Ligna World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries. Stephen Powney reports.

Hot Handling
20 March, 2015
Forklift manufacturers are experiencing increasing investment in handling technology by the timber industry, reports Robin Meade.

Digging deep
20 March, 2015
So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.

Digging deep
20 March, 2015
So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.

Ligna woos UK with “mega-trends” focus
17 March, 2015
Organisers of the world’s largest woodworking technology exhibition – Ligna are reminding UK timber companies of the “mega-trend” focus at this year’s event.

The sawn supremacy
20 January, 2015
German panel sawing technology specialist Holzma has been developing new technologies to boost sawing efficiencies. Stephen Powney stopped off at its headquarters.