Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

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.

Plywood sector “in limbo” as trade awaits EUTR
17 December, 2012
Plywood sales in the UK have been slow, held back partly by an unwillingness to buy forward while the sector awaits the impact of the EU Timber Regulation, which comes into effect in March. Ian Martin reports

On trend
17 December, 2012
While the neutral palette experienced strong performance in previous years, we have seen colour making a play this year, as interior designers have breathed life and verve into their myriad designs in 2012.

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

Coat of many colours
17 December, 2012
New products and coating systems are coming on the UK market. Stephen Powney reports

The elephant in the room
17 December, 2012
Building Information Modelling will be compulsory for public-funded construction in just three years time but, as Peter Wilson asks, is it the elephant in the timber industry’s boardroom?

Flying the flag
17 December, 2012
Supplying the Olympic Park with anti-slip decking and getting the industry talking about roof batten quality have been major features of John Brash’s year. Stephen Powney reports

Committing to development
10 December, 2012
The joinery industry’s first CPD scheme has got off to a strong start, reports the BWF’s WITForum manager, Dave Campbell

Onwards and upwards
10 December, 2012
Howden Joinery has defied recession and is continuing to grow at a rate of knots. Sally Spencer reports

Better by design
10 December, 2012
The joinery sector has been hit by recession but pent-up demand is now feeding through to the survivors who are adding value to their offering. Robin Meade reports

Making a splash
10 December, 2012
The Hurlingham Club’s new outdoor pool won the top prize at this year’s Wood Awards. Lucy Kamall reports

Councils sign the pledge
10 December, 2012
WWF-UK Global Forest & Trade Network co-ordinator James Horne reports on a campaign to improve local authorities’ timber procurement policies

Wood Awards reward timber industry
10 December, 2012
The Wood Awards celebrate timber’s diversity, says Michael Morrison, chairman of the Wood Awards judges

Wood Awards reward timber industry
10 December, 2012
The Wood Awards celebrate timber’s diversity, says Michael Morrison, chairman of the Wood Awards judges

Invite to reap Awards rewards
10 December, 2012
Timber building in the UK today seems to know no boundaries – that’s if the Wood Awards are anything to go by.

Invite to reap Awards rewards
10 December, 2012
Timber building in the UK today seems to know no boundaries - that's if the Wood Awards are anything to go by.

Norvik commissions Komi sawmill
05 December, 2012
Norwood, the Russian subsidiary of Norvik Timber Industries, has begun production at its new sawmill in the Komi Republic.

Guide to due diligence launched
03 December, 2012
A new fast track guidance standard to tackle forestry supply chain risks has been produced ahead of the EU Timber Regulation which comes into effect in March.

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

A year of two halves
29 November, 2012
The British-grown timber sector is thankful it had a good start to the year because the second half has been pretty disappointing. Sally Spencer reports