Search Results: 'London Hardwood Club'

New normal better than expected
09 December, 2020
Hardwood businesses are loath to make forecasts in the current uncertain environment, but are relatively happy with post-lockdown sales recovery so far. However, supply from certain sources is becoming more difficult Mike Jeffree reports

‘Mr birch’ notches 60 years of trading
31 January, 2018
Derek Fletcher has seen more than most people in the UK timber trade. Celebrating 60 years in the industry this month he remains irrepressible and was recently honoured in Latvia for his long association with the birch plywood industy. Stephen Powney reports

Train gain
29 December, 2017
TFT Woodexperts has a new southern venue for its wood science courses; the Timber Trade Federation has kicked off its Skills Development Programme; and Travis Perkins used Silverstone for a recent training day

LHC turns 80
21 April, 2017
The monthly Face to Face feature takes on a different form this month as the focus is not on a person but on an institution in the timber trade – the long-established London Hardwood Club (LHC) which turns 80 this year. Stephen Powney reports

Building a future For American Hardwoods
21 November, 2016
As delegates at AHEC’s European convention heard, new markets are opening for American hardwoods. Sally Spencer reports

Society support
25 January, 2016
“Whatever Happened to the Institute of Wood Science?” asks Wood Technology Society chairman John Park.

Making a splash
10 December, 2012
The Hurlingham Club’s new outdoor pool won the top prize at this year’s Wood Awards. Lucy Kamall reports

Close allianz
21 June, 2008
German and Austrian companies are focusing on long-term partnerships even though currency rates have hit their products

Hard currency
29 March, 2008
Challenges certainly exist in the European hardwood trade, but good trading prospects can still be found

Hi-tech hard cell
28 October, 2006

All for one in the global village
18 October, 2003

Lack of commitment disappoints hardwood trade
23 November, 2002
Although the UK economy is fairly good, buyers seem reluctant to book forward to any significant extent

Unfulfilled promises
18 November, 2000
The year may have started well for the hardwood trade, but the past few months have left a lot to be desired