Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

A new rack in the pack
13 December, 2021
Master Racking, a new bolt-together system by Italian manufacturer GS Scaffalature, is being launched in the UK by Filstorage

Survive and thrive
10 December, 2021
With a changing world and a changing market presenting new challenges, trends and opportunities, the wood sector is evolving. So how can materials handling equipment play its part in helping this sector thrive? Josie Fox, industry manager for Hyster explains the key trends and challenges that play a part

A forest of solutions
10 December, 2021
Providing a renewable raw material is just one benefit of sustainably managed tropical forests, says INTERHOLCO CEO Ulrich Grauert

ISC identifies positive post-Covid prospects
10 December, 2021
The softwood sector is hoping for a calmer market environment in 2022, but demand is forecast to continue to outstrip output. Mike Jeffree reports from the International Softwood Conference

Profiting under pressure
10 December, 2021
Some heat may be coming out of the hardwood market, but importers say we’re still a million miles from returning to pre-pandemic price levels. Mike Jeffree reports

The days of cheap timber are over
10 December, 2021
The last 18 months have been challenging for Ireland’s sawmilling sector, which hopes for more stability in the year ahead but expects prices to remain high. Sally Spencer reports

Rising to the challenges of 2021 and beyond
10 December, 2021
Sarah Virgo, campaign manager at Wood for Good, says the industry must make the most of the recent buzz around wood

Carbon takes centre stage
10 December, 2021
The issue of carbon has been extremely prominent in the media these last few weeks.

Carbon takes centre stage
10 December, 2021
The issue of carbon has been extremely prominent in the media these last few weeks.

Bergs Timber takes 25% stake in paper stud manufacturer
18 November, 2021
Swedish-based forest products manufacturer Bergs Timber has taken a 25% share in a company developing paper studs for interior walls and furniture frames.

WPA launches new accreditation Service
26 October, 2021
The new CPA Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) has been developed in response to one of the key findings of the enquiry into the Grenfell fire, which confirmed that shortcomings in product information had contributed to the disaster.

Softwood supply finally catching construction demand, says TTF
19 October, 2021
More than seven million m3 of timber and panel products were imported by the UK between January and July 2021, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Market Statement.

Rising to the challenges of 2021 and beyond
18 October, 2021
Sarah Virgo, campaign manager at Wood for Good, says the industry must make the most of the recent buzz around wood

BSW Timber acquired by Binderholz
11 October, 2021
BSW Timber Ltd, the UK’s major integrated forestry and sawmilling group, has been acquired by Binderholz. The deal is subject to normal closing conditions and approval from the Austrian Competition Commission and UK Financial Conduct Authority.

Softwood … respect!
05 October, 2021
The market should learn to appreciate the value of softwood, says John Park

Teams triumph in housing challenge
05 October, 2021
Tabitha Binding, university and regional engagement manager for TTF and TRADA explains how this year’s University Design Challenge went online for the first time

Haulage and terminal space remain hot ports topics
04 October, 2021
Many timber ports have been at maximum capacity during a period of high demand for timber, with haulage availability proving a big issue for onward distribution of goods. Stephen Powney speaks to Scotline managing director Peter Millatt

Demanding times
01 October, 2021
British-grown timber is in great demand and sawmills are rising to the challenge. Sally Spencer reports

Chipboard supply challenges remain
01 October, 2021
Chipboard demand continues to outstrip supply and now producers’ raw materials running short could tip the balance further. Keren Fallwell reports

Back the COP26 timber beacon
30 September, 2021
The UK timber industry has an unparalleled opportunity at COP26 to persuade decision makers that using wood is key to combating the climate crisis. But, says Keith Fryer of Fort Builders Merchant, a project to make timber’s case to the climate conference needs funding