Search Results: 'Wadkin'

Touch button Hi-Tech
11 April, 2022
Advanced software systems enable even less skilled operators to get the most from latest generation moulders. Mike Jeffree reports

Top tips for training
23 December, 2020
Daltons Wadkin operator trainer Warren Handley has 36 years’ experience working and training in the woodworking industry and shares his insight into how manufacturers can deliver their expertise safely to customers, clients, and colleagues in the Covid era

Breaking the mould
23 April, 2019
From augmented reality maintenance tools, to cloud-based technical support, moulder manufacturers are harnessing new technologies to drive the productivity, efficiency and all-round capabilities of their latest machines. Mike Jeffree reports

Working with wood
22 November, 2018
This year’s W Exhibition had a wide range of wood processing technology on show, reports Stephen Powney

Low skill, high productivity
25 April, 2018
Latest moulders deliver increased productivity, greater versatility and higher quality but, said onemanufacturer, “someone off the street can learn to use one in 20 minutes”. Mike Jeffree reports

Expert help
21 March, 2018
Leisha Marlow tells TTJ what she most enjoys about working in the timber industry and Daltons Wadkin deploys its Red Team

Gardeners’ world
21 March, 2018
Last year presented some challenges for manufacturers of garden products but they are optimistic for 2018. Sally Spencer reports

Moulders push on
21 April, 2017
Moulder developments might not be quite matching feed speeds of latest machines, but they are accelerating, reports Mike Jeffree

Weinig improves flexibility for MH southern
20 January, 2017
German woodworking machinery manufacturer Weinig says an installation project at MH Southern & Co Ltd is helping the importer, processor and merchant to stay competitive and increase flexibility

Serious Business
21 November, 2016
The high level of serious machinery buyers present at the W16 woodworking technology showis further evidence of underlying health in the industry, reports Stephen Powney

Time for Technology
20 September, 2016
The W series woodworking technology exhibition has built up momentum over recent shows, with 2016’s W16 event set to be a further step up in size, reports Stephen Powney

Multi-tasking moulders
20 April, 2016
New moulder technology is not all about size and speed. Choice, versatility and bespoke capabilities are also key machine development criteria. Mike Jeffree reports

Brexit or fixit?
21 March, 2016
The EU Referendum debate is firmly under way. TTJ looks at how the timber sector views this important milestone.

Sawmills invest
20 June, 2015
Hales and Ransfords make mill investments, Sally Spencer reports.

Sound proof
26 November, 2014
The success of last month’s W14 reflected the stable recovery in the timber industry. Keren Fallwell reports

TTJ Awards 2014 – the winners
14 October, 2014
James Latham plc is the 2014 TTJ Timber Trader of the Year. The announcement was made by guest speaker George Clarke at this year’s Awards, held at The Landmark in London. The ceremony was enjoyed by more than 370 guests from across the timber and related industries both in the UK and internationally. The day was rounded off with post-Awards drinks at The Larrik pub, sponsored by Snows Timber. The trophies were made by Handrail Creations and Koppers supplied the table centres.

W14 raises the game
26 September, 2014
W14 is an opportunity to see the latest wood processing machinery in action. Exhibition director Angela McGowan outlines some of the show highlights.

The RR of timber technology PR
18 August, 2014
In a 30 year career, wood processing machinery PR Claude Daly wrote over 3,600 articles on technology installations at timber companies across the UK. He spoke to Mike Jeffree.

XyleXpo bounces back
16 June, 2014
Biennial Italian woodworking technology show Xylexpo has had its struggles but this year was a step forward. Stephen Powney reports from Milan.

Modern merchanting
10 August, 2013
JW Timber has invested considerably in its modern approach to merchanting while holding fast to the best old values of the trade. Stephen Powney reports.