Search Results: 'Timber Expo'

Finding that feel-good factor
17 December, 2012
A hardwood importer recently summed up 2012 to TTJ as the year that “OK became the new norm”. Trade was better than in the darkest days of recession, but still wasn’t floating anybody’s boats.

Surface solutions
17 December, 2012
A comprehensive investment by Balcas in Eastman’s Cerfis coating technology is expected to open up big opportunities in the prefinished mouldings market. Stephen Powney reports

Second showing for Fabric First
14 December, 2012
A Fabric First one-day conference and exhibition in February with a programme of in-depth presentations will be supported by 30 technology providers.

Cultivating business
29 November, 2012
Ideas dreamt up on holiday often evaporate on the homeward journey but not so for an Austrian man who put his into establishing teak plantations in Costa Rica. Robin Meade reports

Down but not out
29 November, 2012
Raw material prices weigh heavily on German and Austrian mills but there is hope of growing value-added products sales to the UK. Stephen Powney reports

Illegal timber law is opportunity
26 November, 2012
The upcoming anti-illegal wood EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) represented a “real opportunity” for the plywood and wider timber industry to demonstrate its environmental commitment, Chris Sutton, president of the Timber Trade Federation’s (TTF) National Products Division, said at the division’s annual dinner last week.

TRADA’s Giraffe in line for award
22 November, 2012
TRADA’s Giraffe Pavilion, which it commissioned from Ramboll Computational Design for the Timber Expo show, is shortlisted for a new award.

Passionate plea for TTBS funds
22 November, 2012
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) needs not only continued funding from existing backers but also support from other companies and industry organisations.

Talking up timber
12 November, 2012
When it comes to promoting timber, it’s good to talk, says Sarah Farmer of English Woodlands Timber

Talking up timber
12 November, 2012
When it comes to promoting timber, it’s good to talk, says Sarah Farmer of English Woodlands Timber

Pivotal moment
27 October, 2012
ProTimber 2012, which immediately preceded last month’s Timber Expo, was billed as the timber industry summit and a pivotal staging post for the future of the timber sector. Gary Ramsay reports on the busy afternoon debate

Cut duplication, join up thinking
27 October, 2012
It’s a refrain that has echoed down the years. The timber industry needs more joined-up thinking and collaboration, both to do battle with more cohesive rival materials sectors and defend and promote its environmental performance to counter criticism from media savvy harder line green NGOs.

Producers plan price rises to cover higher costs
13 October, 2012
Some MDF producers are hoping to raise prices soon but whether the increases are accepted by the market is another matter. Ian Martin reports

Armadilla on sales curve
13 October, 2012
Larch-clad Armadillas are a popular solution to providing an extra room

Online channel Hoppings
13 October, 2012
Adam Pulfer, Hoppings Softwood Products’ marketing and development director, explains how it’s partnered its customers in targeting online sales for decking

Pasquill finds strength in tough market
13 October, 2012
For Pasquill, Timber Expo provided another opportunity to talk to customers face to face – something it’s been concentrating on more during the economic downturn.

Timber Expo visitor numbers increase by 15%
13 October, 2012
As the doors shut on this year’s Timber Expo, organisers reported delight at a provisional 15% growth on visitor numbers.

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.

Resistance to change holds timber back
13 October, 2012
Keith Fryer hails the recent Timber Industry Accord but says it’s only the starting point

Balcas takes MDFmouldings up a level
13 October, 2012
Leading MDF architectural mouldings manufacturer Balcas introduced visitors to KOTA – a new range of fully finished products.