Search Results: 'Osmose'

Koppers plated preservation
19 November, 2014
Koppers Performance Chemicals is expecting to make great gains, thanks to its game changing MicroPro and the latest addition to its Celcure range, Celcure C4. Sally Spencer reports

Expo comes of age
19 November, 2014
Last month’s Timber Expo saw an increase in visitor numbers and there was a buzz of optimismamong exhibitors. Sally Spencer reports

Embracing treatment in technology
24 September, 2014
Christian Brash, chairman of John Brash and Co Ltd, talks about the reasons behind the company's recent treatment change

Koppers acquires Osmose
22 August, 2014
Koppers Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc, has completed the acquisition of the wood preservation and railroad services businesses of Osmose for an aggregate cash purchase sum of US494.1m.

Added value, global diversity
18 August, 2014
This year's Carrefour International du Bois was bigger, had a wider global reach and featured a greater diversity of timber and valueadded wood products than ever. Mike Jeffree reports.

WPA to launch major field trials of treated softwood posts
05 June, 2014
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has contracted BRE to conduct a controlled field trial of sawn British softwood posts (treated with preservatives via a high-pressure impregnation process) at two UK sites.

Global perspective, French focus
17 May, 2014
This year’s Carrefour International du Bois exhibition will be a mirror to the global timber sector, attracting exhibitors and visitors from around the world. At the same it promises an in-depth look at the dynamic and diversifying French timber sector. Mike Jeffree reports.

Covering all options
28 December, 2013
Factory-applied finishes and coatings that combine preservative and decorative functions are finding favour. Robin Meade reports.

Radiata revolution is UK bound
28 December, 2013
New Zealand remanufacturing sawmill, KLC NZ has pushed back the technical boundaries in radiata pine processing, and the UK is one of the target markets for the results. Mike Jeffree reports.

Brash gets Benchmark approval
12 December, 2013
John Brash has received Wood Protection Association (WPA) Benchmark accreditation for fire treatment.

Changing the landscape
21 September, 2013
Osmose’s micronized preservative technology marks a sea change in timber treatments, says Matthew Hempson, Osmose European business development manager.

Fire focus cools
21 September, 2013
Builders are increasingly turning to site safety to reduce the risk of a fire. Robin Meade reports.

Restoring confidence
21 September, 2013
The market for wood preservatives has improved and manufacturers are beefing up their products’ performance credentials. Robin Meade reports

Benchmark approval for Agricised incised fence posts
20 August, 2013
M&M Timber has achieved Benchmark approval for its Agricised product range of incised machine rounded posts, struts and strainers using its Hedgehog technology.

First Benchmark approval for incised fence posts
10 August, 2013
M&M Timber has achieved Benchmark approval for its Agricised product range of incised machine rounded posts, struts and strainers using its Hedgehog technology.

TTF sponsors TTJ Environmental Achievement Award
15 July, 2013
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) says it is proud to be the new sponsor of the 2013 TTJ Environmental Achievement Award at the TTJ Awards.

M&M Timber runs Agricised posts at full capacity
14 June, 2013
M&M Timber says production of its newly-launched Agricised fencing timber is now running at full capacity after what it calls an “unprecedented” wave of demand.

Future proofing market share
01 June, 2013
Despite the continuing economic uncertainty, British mills are investing and diversifying in order to find new markets. Robin Meade reports.

Rhyme and reason
23 April, 2013
The American Hardwood Export Council is focused on giving its promotional strategy ever more technical clout. Mike Jeffree reports.

Timberstore installs treatment plant at Chatham
06 April, 2013
Timberstore has opened a new treatment centre at Chatham Port in association with Vida Wood UK.