Search Results: 'TTF'

Plywood rises to EUTR challenge
12 November, 2012
The EU Timber Regulation may cause some disturbance for the tropical plywood trade, but long term it will benefit the sector and its image, according to three leading importers

Smooth passage
29 September, 2012
European hardwoods are likely to face few hurdles when the EU Timber Regulation comes into force in March. Keren Fallwell reports

Governments and green woods
29 September, 2012
Governments are increasingly taking a leading role in controlling the international trade in wood products but, according to wood industry consultant Michael Buckley, they need to do much more than that

Duly diligent
04 August, 2012
The latest in a series of TTF workshops on the forthcoming EUTR brought members up to speed on the new anti-illegal timber legislation. Sally Spencer reports

Asset alternatives
23 July, 2012
Banks and other investors are placing an increasing emphasis on clients’ assets as they look for more security against loans. That poses a problem for smaller, less-established businesses, but this is where brokers can help, reports Paul Sargent of Anglo Scottish Asset Finance

Raising the profile
07 July, 2012
The Timber Trade Federation is raising the profile of engineered timber products through a new industry forum. The TTF’s head of external affairs, David Hopkins, explains

A clear panels purpose
09 June, 2012
NPPD chairman Chris Sutton is determined to walk the talk during his term of office. Mike Jeffree reports

Rhodes' journey
26 May, 2012
Geoff Rhodes FWISc talks to Keren Fallwell about his unerring enthusiasm for timber and the timber industry

Battle stations
28 April, 2012
Sectors of the timber industry are vehemently opposed to the government’s biomass strategy. Robin Meade reports on the conflict of interests

Ecobuild proves essential date for timber industry
14 April, 2012

Industry voice
17 March, 2012
The Trussed Rafter Association provides invaluable information, representation and publicity for its members

Good times lie ahead
17 March, 2012
Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White says that understanding and engaging with the supply chain will ensure the timber industry survives today’s commercial challenges