Search Results: 'Timbmet'

Timbmet gets tough
18 December, 2004
A new surveillance system at Timbmet has stamped out breaches of security and saved the company a small fortune

The responsible approach
27 November, 2004
The TTF is launching a Responsible Purchasing Policy that will assist its members in managing their timber supply base. The TTF has spent a year developing and pilot testing the policy, including extensive stakeholder consultation

Battling the big issues
13 November, 2004
US hardwood has a fight on its hands to retain global market share, but has inherent competitive advantages. Mike Jeffree reports from the recent AHEC European convention

Surfing the green wave
16 October, 2004
A buoyant mood prevailed at the IWSc's annual conference but challenges need to be faced if timber is to capitalise on its green credentials

Uploads take load off
18 September, 2004
From truck-loading to waste management, there are now IT solutions to control or monitor virtually every aspect of the timber trader's operation. Mike Jeffree reports on the latest developments from software suppliers

Capitalising on construction climate change
02 September, 2004
The Big Challenge conference flagged up the opportunities for wood presented by the UK's sustainable development drive

Flexible finishing
10 July, 2004
TDSL has been won over by Sonneborn & Rieck's advanced finishing technology and its ability to find exact answers to individual customer coating demands

Access to power
10 July, 2004
State-of-the-art moulding technology is no longer the preserve of the big operator

Rising interest rates send jitters through joinery market
26 June, 2004
Joinery firms have been meeting budget but rising interest rates and increased costs are creating some unease

Firms take stock
01 May, 2004
The need for extra storage space and more efficient handling of timber and wood products is driving further investment in the sector

Cedar stays on top
03 April, 2004
The shingles and cladding sector continues its love affair with Canadian western red cedar

Myth or magic?
10 January, 2004
Stephen Key is a partner in Edson Evers, the creative marketing and PR company whose clients include Trus Joist, Timbmet, UCM Timber, Richard Burbidge and Crown Timber. Here he looks at the role of marketing in the trade