Search Results: 'PTG Treatments'

Back on course
19 October, 2022
The TTBS National Golf Day took place in July, after a two-year break due to the pandemic

Ryan joins WPA
08 March, 2021
Neil Ryan has joined the Wood Protection Association (WPA) team in the new role of regulatory affairs adviser. Mr Ryan is an independent consultant (and managing director) at Woodable and as part of his portfolio, he will be working with the WPA and its members in an advisory capacity.

Tulipwood TMT Passes Ordeal by Fire
09 June, 2020
As the focus on use of combustible materials in wall construction intensifies, AHEC has subjected thermally modified tulipwood cladding to fire rating tests. Mike Jeffree reports

Fire protection now tops agenda
29 October, 2018
Following the Grenfell fire last year and the subsequent Hackitt Review, fire protection and the performance of materials in fire has come to the top of the agenda. Stephen Powney attended the Timber Trade Federation’s Fire Seminar in London during September

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).

Unbowed by Brexit or BPR
24 October, 2016
The treatment sector continues to develop the marketplace and put back the technicalboundaries despite Brexit and regulatory constraints. Mike Jeffree 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

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

Frame Wise house showcases timber systems
13 October, 2012
The biggest timber structure on display – Frame Wise’s Show House – was a dynamic hub at the exhibition, showcasing various timber build systems, hosting seminars and networkingforums for buyers.

Preservation orders
17 September, 2012
The timber treatments and preservatives sector is a hotbed of activity as companies seek to resolve issues such as early fence post failures. Robin Meade reports

PTG installs additional plant at Cumbernauld
13 July, 2012
PTG Treatments has installed its latest plant at Cumbernauld, enabling it to offer both low pressure and high pressure treatment from one site in Scotland for the first time.

PTG in Tilbury fire retardant investment
25 June, 2012
PTG Treatments has invested over £100,000 in modifying its Tilbury treatment facilities to use a new exterior fire retardant just launched in the UK.

PTG opens seventh treatment centre
29 November, 2011

Tempered in the fire
11 December, 2010
Fire retardants are becoming increasingly tailored to perform specific functions in different areas of construction

Tackling a hot topic
11 December, 2010
Greater use of wood in construction and new regulation are making a fire retardant specification the issue of the day

Timber Expo aims to inform and inspire
16 October, 2010
The UK timber sector’s brand new exhibition unveiled bold plans at its exhibitor launch event

Ports provide safe haven for timber
10 July, 2010
The recession hit imports but now UK ports are investing in timber handling, ready for the upturn

The full treatment
10 July, 2010
PTG Treatments has opened a new treatment facility

Fire retardants prove they can take the heat
28 November, 2009
Demand for fire retardant treatments is growing