Search Results: 'PEFC UK'

Positive vibes
10 December, 2011
France’s hardwood sector has been on an even keel this year, according to French Timber’s managing director Jean-François Guilbert

Enduring value
10 December, 2011
European hardwood traders are responding to tough trading conditions by adding value and widening their product ranges

Beech extends its reach
10 December, 2011
Beech specialist Pollmeier is branching out into engineered timber with the development of beech LVL

Finnish recovery stalls
26 November, 2011
The Finnish timber industry faces renewed uncertainty in domestic and export markets, although confidence in the long term remains

Russian mills raise their game with quality supply
29 October, 2011
Demand for Russian timber is holding up in a tough global market, and what many mills are supplying is top quality

Responding to requirements
29 October, 2011
Jewson has supplied trade professionals with a vast range of internal and external timber products for 175 years. Jewson market director Jon Thelwell discusses why requirements for joinery product groups have changed over the years and how the merchant business has responded

Frame Wise talks timber
15 October, 2011

More cross-laminated timber on the London skyline
14 October, 2011
Bridport House looks destined to become another signature project in London showcasing the attributes of cross-laminated timber

A passion for oak
03 September, 2011
Oak specialist Timberpride is a strong advocate of fit-for-purpose quality oak. Stephen Powney visited its Tetbury mill

The Lyptus test
20 August, 2011
Cyril Williams of Woodlink UK talks to TTJ about drive, passion and the role of TRADA Technology testing in bringing a product to market

Meeting of minds
11 June, 2011
Industry representatives at the Medite 2016 Forum and TTJ round table debated timber's future

Responsible and law abiding
28 May, 2011
Due diligence will become an essential part of the EU’s Timber Regulation and the TTF’s Responsible Purchasing Policy will help its members ensure they stay on the right side of the law. The TTF’s head of sustainability, Rachel Butler, reports

Regulation role model
14 May, 2011
The EU Timber Regulation means the wood industry is again leading the way in developing responsible procurement practices. Rupert Oliver, of Forest Industries Intelligence, reports

DIY sustainable sourcing
30 April, 2011
B&Q has a demanding tropical timber sourcing policy. Sustainability manager-products Julia Griffin spoke to Mike Jeffree about the challenges involved

Price and demand trends could lead to Baltics shortages
16 April, 2011
Sterling’s weakness against the euro has pushed up the cost of imports from Baltic sawmills and most north European producers. Faced with increasing sawlog and transport costs, shippers expect prices to increase on a monthly basis for the foreseeable future

B&K sustainable stand success
19 March, 2011

Stora Enso stand tells a storey
19 March, 2011

Eco equality
05 March, 2011
CPET reapproval of PEFC and FSC serves to further underline that they are equally plausible environmental certification schemes and the industry needs to get behind both, writes PEFC International head of communications Thorsten Arndt

Sustainable sourcing: a merchant’s viewpoint
05 March, 2011
The EU Illegal Timber Regulation is a welcome move but it will only work globally if non-EU countries value sustainably-sourced timber. Tony Miles, managing director of International Timber, examines the changes needed to eradicate demand for illegal timber and ensure truly sustainable forest management

UPM enters a new age
05 March, 2011
UPM’s new identity as a 'biofore' company reflects its role in all things biomass