Search Results: 'National Statistics'

Sights trained on new heights
28 December, 2016
Austria is not just constructing the world’s tallest timber building; it has high expectations for its wood sector generally. Mike Jeffree reports

A Successful sales culture for uncertain times
28 December, 2016
When the economic and market outlook is unsettled and unpredictable, an informed, involved, technically competent and positive sales force is key, says Paul Black, chief executive of sales-i

A Successful sales culture for uncertain times
21 December, 2016
When the economic and market outlook is unsettled and unpredictable, an informed, involved, technically competent and positive sales force is key, says Paul Black, chief executive of sales-i

New Economy, New Opportunity
21 November, 2016
The UK’s post-Brexit economic reinvention provides an opportunity for the timber sector to highlight its potential in wealth and job creation and in contributing to low carbon growth and development, writes Timber Trade Federation managing director - Dave Hopkins

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

Quality Control
21 November, 2016
Issues around marine plywood quality have existed for a long time but the Timber Trade Federation has now said enough is enough. Keren Fallwell reports

New Economy, New Opportunity
21 November, 2016
The UK’s post-Brexit economic reinvention provides an opportunity for the timber sector to highlight its potential in wealth and job creation and in contributing to low carbon growth and development, writes Timber Trade Federation managing director - Dave Hopkins

Positive Signs
21 November, 2016
In spite of uncertainty in the market since the June referendum, demand has remained steady for most traders whose immediate concerns relate to supply gaps rather than order shortages, reports Jerry Wilson

Builders Merchants Federation says construction remains buoyant
09 November, 2016
Brexit does not appear to have negatively impacted the construction industry according to the latest figures from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI).

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

Heath boost for Swedish mills
21 June, 2016
Market conditions have improved for Swedish sawmills and their Q2 results are expected to show a substantial improvement. Stephen Powney reports.

On tour in Ireland
21 June, 2016
Glennon Brothers recently hosted a tour of Irish forest product operations for the six finalists of the 2015 TTJ Career Development Award, which the company sponsored last year. Sally Spencer reports

UK construction falls flat
10 June, 2016
The possibility of a “Brexit” vote in the EU referendum is likely to have played a role in the latest results showing that UK construction activity fell flat across Q1.

Carrefour – a creative global trade hub
20 May, 2016
France’s premier timber trade exhibition is now also a window on the international wood sector. Mike Jeffree reports