Search Results: 'Metsä Wood'

Safety First
21 March, 2016
Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) CEO Peter Harvey examines the risks of moving materials and offers guidance to keep workers safe.

Floors system market expands
24 February, 2016
Increased levels of housebuilding has meant bigger volumes for engineered wood fl oor systems providers, reports Stephen Powney.

Celebrating Excellence
20 October, 2015
Two major awards events celebrate the use of timber in construction – The Wood Awards and the Structural Timber Awards. Sally Spencer reports.

Timber expo moves to next level
21 September, 2015
Timber Expo is stepping up to the next level as part of UK Construction Week. Here we preview this year’s event

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

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.

An advance for Avant homes
20 January, 2015
Metsä Wood has been at the forefront of the development of BIM and is now enabling Avant Homes to use it in the design of its standard house portfolio. Sally Spencer reports

Simplifying Supply chains
16 July, 2014
TTJ’s Mike Jeffree asked Vice-President Esa Kaikkonen about Metsä Wood’s latest developments, the market and future strategies

Closer Customers work smarter
16 July, 2014
Metsä Wood today sees itself in the service industry, to the extent of providing product installation instruction by smartphone. Mike Jeffree reports.

On-the-spot guidance
05 April, 2014
Metsä Wood’s new Finnframe installation app can help eliminate site errors.

Building provides solid foundation for I-joist sales
05 April, 2014
Demand for I-joists is firming but volumes are still a long way off pre-recession levels. Stephen Powney reports

Timber on a wave
25 January, 2014
Metsä Wood’s technical expertise and product range were crucial in building two houses at Camber Sands. Kevin Riley, Metsä Wood’s VP construction industry, explains.

Lifestyle changes boost decking
19 October, 2013
The decking market is in good health and better news from the construction sector, plus lifestyle changes, are fuelling optimism. Sally Spencer reports.

The finish line
27 July, 2013
Pre-finished mouldings are being promoted as a game-changer for builders, while providing added value in the mouldings market. Stephen Powney looks at the market.

Breaking the mould
27 July, 2013
Challenging market conditions and an increase in customer demands are forcing mouldings manufacturers to develop new ideas and strategies. Stephen Powney reports.

On their marks for CPR
13 July, 2013
Under the new Construction Products Regulation,which came into force on July 1, CE marking became a legal requirement for certain timber products. Here, the TTF, the UKTFA, the BWF and Metsä Wood outline their advice to their members and customers

At your disposal
04 May, 2013
With interests in animal bedding products, the chipboard sector and wood biomass, Plevin offers a one-stop shop for disposal of any sawmill co-products or waste wood. Sally Spencer reports.

Systematic approach
12 January, 2013
Continuing product development has helped floor, wall and roof system suppliers to increase their market share against traditional build. Robin Meade reports

Castleoak makes a sound choice
12 January, 2013
Metsä Wood’s SoundBar flooring system is addressing sound transmission and movement challenges in a new care home in Norfolk

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