Search Results: 'Swedish Trade Council'

2023 - Plotting a course through choppy waters
15 February, 2023
A relative degree of calm may have returned to UK politics. The economic picture is less than pretty, however, with forecasts for 1.3% shrinkage in GDP over the year. Consequently representatives of timber and related businesses and industry associations asked for their outlook by TTJ see challenges for the sector and its markets through 2023. But, at the same time, they identify opportunities and highlight their plans and projects for making the most of them. Mike Jeffree reports

TTF warns of major challenges ahead for timber users in Q3 2021
28 May, 2021
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is warning timber users that the balance between supply and demand is likely to further tighten in Q3 2021.

For better or for worse?
24 February, 2021
2020 was a tumultuous year, but will 2021 be better or worse? TTJ asked key players in the industry how they think the year may pan out

Building in the new normal
29 October, 2020
How will UK timber construction fare in the post-pandemic and post-Grenfell building environment? TTJ asked Structural Timber Association chief executive Andrew Carpenter for his views

Hoping for the best
17 December, 2018
The future of Anglo-Irish trade is in the hands of the politicians at the moment, causing a great deal of uncertainty. Sally Spencer reports

Heavy rains cause headache for Baltic mills
26 February, 2018
Months of warm, wet weather have had a dramatic impact on log availability for Baltic mills and shortages of sawn timber are on the way. Sally Spencer reports

Preservation, and promotion
21 March, 2016
In Sweden, use of preserved softwood in outdoor applications, including decking and garden products, is being promoted through both marketing and lobbying. Mike Jeffree reports.

Man with a message
06 April, 2013
A drive throughout Mikael Westin’s three-decade career with Swedish trade bodies has been to get the sector to communicate common messages clearly. Mike Jeffree reports

Reputation-raising EU Timber Regulation
26 January, 2013
The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is designed to strike a blow against the illegal timber trade in Europe and worldwide, but compliance imposes new burdens on the bona fide industry. TTJ quizzed companies across the sector on their readiness for the new law and their views on its long-term impact

Value-added ethics
03 March, 2012
Jewson is taking steps to help its customers understand the value of certification and chain of custody.

French lessons in marketing
18 December, 2010

French lessons in marketing
18 December, 2010

Game for a challenge
07 August, 2010
Kevin Hayes has packed a lot in his 30-year career in timber and today he’s more bullish about the business than ever. He spoke to Mike Jeffree

Red tape risk in new EU law
11 July, 2009
Proposed amendments to the EU’s illegal wood law have key implications for the timber trade, reports Rupert Oliver of Forest Industries Intelligence

France looks beyond storm
13 June, 2009
The French timber industry is suffering in the recession, but it has a bold vision for its future

Short-term pain, long-term gain
17 January, 2009
The Swedish timber industry is bracing itself for a difficult year or two, but is still investing in the longer term

Short-term pain, long-term gain
17 January, 2009
The Swedish timber industry is bracing itself for a difficult year or two, but is still investing in the longer term

Peace of mind
08 November, 2008
The Nordic Wood Preservation Council has introduced a 20-year warranty on treated products to keep people choosing timber over other materials

The tide turns
27 September, 2008
The tide of softwood carcassing to the UK from Quebec has stemmed, but efforts by the Quebec Wood Export Bureau are positioning the province to benefit in the long term

French forum
05 July, 2008
France’s premier timber exhibition widened its international horizons again this year