Search Results: 'TRADA'

Joinery sector weathers storm
24 November, 2001
All sectors of the joinery industry have had a good year and, despite fears of an economic slowdown, enquiries keep coming in

Flying the standard
17 November, 2001
Plywood used in structural applications must comply with BS 5268. Anne McDonald of the Scottish Timber Trade Association demystifies the issue

Life's a flitch for British timber
03 November, 2001
TRADA research delivers 'new age' flitch beams and provides a new engineered structural product which is an alternative to imports

Sustaining the timber argument
27 October, 2001

Ronseal trades places
20 October, 2001
Legislative pressure from the EU and shifting trends in the market have been a driving force behind Ronseal's efforts in recent years to develop a new strategy for the trade.

A mini publicity opportunity
13 October, 2001

Joiners prove forecasters wrong
29 September, 2001
Demand for joinery has not been dented by talk of an economic slowdown but, as in all business sectors, the future is now uncertain

Repairs guidance
22 September, 2001

Counting the cosmic costs of industry waste
01 September, 2001
Ian Gillett of the TRADA Technology Business Solutions Group, explains what Mass Balance is and why everyone in the timber industry needs to be aware of the practical consequences of ignoring it

On the FIRA line
04 August, 2001
Besides testing beds, bookcases, chairs and tables to destruction, FIRA also helps the UK furniture industry shape up for a global market place.

The seedcorn for prosperity
07 July, 2001
TRADA undertakes research across a wide range of issues. Here the association summarises some of its research initiatives over the past 12 months

Joiners enjoy a better outlook
16 June, 2001
The end of the bad weather has generally marked the start of an improved period for the joinery sector but, as always, it is not the same story for everybody

George Sykes Ltd and TRADA Technology
09 June, 2001

Promotion prospects
09 June, 2001
The Northern Ireland Timber Trade Association has trailblazed a promotional campaign that has raised the profile of timber among both professionals and consumers on both sides of the border – and now it is beginning to reap the benefits.

History man
19 May, 2001
For more than 60 years Dan Kemp has walked hand in hand with hardwoods – but says the future is pointing to engineered products. He talks to Rosemary Urquhart

Cracking the product coding enigma
28 April, 2001
Nick Moore of TRADA Technology's Business Solutions Group explains the proposals for a radical restructuring of product code definitions and how it will impact on the timber trade

Decking makes its mark
17 March, 2001
As timber decking continues to grab both headlines and market share, the Timber Decking Association and TRADA are working hard to ensure its success is not short term.

Community service
10 March, 2001
England's community forests are an invaluable asset for recreation and wildlife – and a potential source for locally grown timber.

New twist in the timber frame tale
10 March, 2001
A new figure in the UK's burgeoning timber frame market is a Canadian catamaran enthusiast.

Staying in business or improving
24 February, 2001
Phil Becker of the TRADA Business Solutions group explains how the construction industry is adopting new ways and the timber sector needs to respond