Search Results: 'VIDA'

On the virtual road
23 December, 2020
The TRA held four regional roadshow webinars in October. Sally Spencer attended the North of England and Scotland event

Passing the baton
30 October, 2020
James Donaldson & Sons patriarch Neil Donaldson looks back over his 45 years with the family business. Sally Spencer reports

Turbulence and decline
26 August, 2019
Canada’s sawmillers face a range of challenges, from massive insect pest damage in the forest, to increased competition from Europe and trade tariffs in their biggest export market, the US. They are having to explore new strategies to find the answers. Building materials and real-estate consultant Robert Woodbridge reports

Online training logs a win
24 September, 2018
As the construction industry continues its struggle with skills shortages, the trussed rafter industry is working hard to upskill employees, with sign-ups for specialist training quadrupling.

Aiming for the heights
24 August, 2017
“Aim high” is the Trussed Rafter Association’s theme for 2017 and the achievements for the association so far reflect that. But there’s no time for standing still as the climb to be the voice of the industry never stops

Market Signals
20 June, 2017
When TTJ stopped off at ATA Timber’s Moheda HQ, the company said UK buyers needed to make firm order commitments and realise that global demand for wood was growing, reports Stephen Powney.

Vida growth continues
20 June, 2017
TTJ’s south Sweden sawmill visits kicked off with a trip to privately-owned group Vida, a Swedish timber producer with significant activity on the UK market. Stephen Powney reports

Reaching peak performance
22 May, 2017
A wave of new initiatives is seeing the Trussed Rafter Association move forward with renewed vigour and purpose. Stephen Powney reports from the AGM

Travis Perkins PLC elevates timber
21 September, 2015
Travis Perkins plc is one of the biggest sellers of timber in the UK. For our regular monthly face-to face interview, Stephen Powney talks to the company’s head of supply centres Jonathan Bower.

Looking Ahead
19 June, 2015
James Donaldson & Sons has evolved from a timber importer into an integrated group with multiple divisions, reports Stephen Powney from Fife

Great Scot-line
02 November, 2013
Timber liner and terminal operator Scotline has developed a strong presence in south-east England. Stephen Powney visits its Rochester operation.

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

Finger-jointed timber test results published
23 March, 2013
Encouraging test results have effectively cleared the way for finger-jointed timber to be used in metal-web joists.

Glulam in the frame
06 August, 2011
Hüttemann’s glulam panels have found a ready market in Europe, and now the German company is targeting the UK

Added-value visionaries
07 August, 2010
Ever greater customer focus is steering latest developments in Swedish sawmilling

Evolution of a special relationship
07 August, 2010
The Swedish and UK timber trades have been inextricably linked for generations. Mike Jeffree asked leading Swedish suppliers how they see the connection shaping up in the 21st century

Mills continue investing despite difficult market
30 August, 2008
Swedish mills are feeling the impact of slowing economies, especially in the UK, but they are still making substantial investments

Uncertainty after success
12 January, 2008
Sweden’s timber and forestry sector has enjoyed a buoyant year, but still has to deal with long-term strategic issues

Investments raise concern over raw material supply
28 April, 2007
2006 produced record exports and improved results for the forest products industry but there are concerns over raw material supply

Positive progress
06 January, 2007
Sweden enjoyed a 10% rise in exports of sawn and planed timber in 2006 and prospects look favourable for this year, too