Search Results: 'MBM'

Composites continue growth
30 April, 2021
Wood-plastic composite decking is continuing its rapid growth in the UK, with most suppliers predicting buoyant sales in 2021, writes Stephen Powney

Building for the future
23 April, 2019
Futurebuild was quiet but still productive. Sally Spencer reports

WPC cops greater Market share
20 March, 2019
Wood-plastic composites (WPC) continue to record strong growth in the decking market and are looking to make inroads in the cladding and high-end fencing markets too, reports Stephen Powney

MBM in supply partnership with Engineered Wood Solutions
18 March, 2019
MBM has formed a supply partnership with Engineered Wood Solutions (EWS) as part of MBM’s on-going commitment to expand its involvement with light and heavy engineered wood products and building systems.

Timber showtime
22 November, 2018
New products and investments were among the highlights at this year’s Timber Expo, reports Stephen Powney

A cure for treatments?
25 October, 2018
The TTF’s Preservative Treatment Action Plan aims to raise levels of transparency and knowledge across the supply chain from producer to builder. TTJ investigates how TTF members, and their customers, are reacting to the Federation’s proposals

Obituary: Ken Sewell
26 March, 2018
The death occurred recently at Darenth Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent of Kenneth (Ken) Sewell.

South-east traders highlight treatment and supply issues
06 February, 2018
Timber availability and the need to improve treated timber specification were two of the hot issues under discussion at the first official meeting of the newly re-formed London and Southeast Timber Trade Association (L&SETTA).

Timber makes its case
22 November, 2017
The UKCW juggernaut drove in to Birmingham NEC in early October to present a comprehensive range of building products and solutions before a UK professional construction sector audience, reports Stephen Powney

Timber trade gathers at Timber Expo
12 October, 2017
Timber construction seminars, new product launches, a woodworking awards shortlist announcement and a UK/Belarus timber trade event were just some of the highlights taking place this week at Timber Expo.

Taking The Heat
24 October, 2016
Sales of thermally modified timber are increasing and while most product hails from Nordic countries, there are other producers, including one from the UK. Sally Spencer reports

Huge timber model created for Great Fire recreation
02 September, 2016
UK timber companies MBM Forest Products and Falcon Panel Products have supplied materials for a high-profile event which will recreate the Great Fire of London this weekend.

TTJ Awards see James Latham win top trophy
25 September, 2015
James Latham won the coveted Timber Trader of the Year award at the 19th TTJ Awards on September 24.

Housing creates room for growth
20 July, 2015
The recovery in new build housing has boosted demand for I-joists. Sally Spencer reports

Making a Solid Start
20 July, 2015
Appreciation of the benefits of LVL has led to growing use of the product, says engineered wood products manufacturer LP Building Products.

The rise and rise of LVL
20 July, 2015
New production lines and boosted capacity will result in more LVL on the market in future. Sally Spencer reports.

Bright Prospects
20 June, 2015
For this month’s Face to Face feature, Stephen Powney talks to Nick Meyer, chairman of Consolidated Timber Holdings.

Modified muscle
20 May, 2015
Modified timber, whether by chemical or thermal modification, is going from strength to strength and manufacturers are preparing for further growth. Keren Fallwell reports

London Calling
20 March, 2015
The economic upswing has seen a boost in trade through the Port of Tilbury, reports Stephen Powney

Happy medium for plywood traders
12 July, 2014
The UK plywood market is enjoying stability but margins remain tight. Keren Fallwell reports.