Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

Timber rides crest of housing wave
17 December, 2005
Although margins have been tight, Ireland's timber industry has generally had a good year

Research matters
17 December, 2005
Commitment to research is fundamental to TRADA. Chief executive Andrew Abbott comments on the importance of maintaining a research programme relevant to industry needs and to underpin TRADA's reputation as a centre of excellence for timber

Strategic authority
17 December, 2005
The Centre for Timber Engineering aims to establish the UK as a world authority on Sitka spruce

Lower consumer spending subdues pallet demand
11 December, 2005
The fencing and pallets sectors are finding little reason to celebrate as a difficult year draws to a close

Made in China
10 December, 2005
The TTF addressed growing concern over the influx of Chinese timber products by hosting a seminar in London in November

Battling for the finish
10 December, 2005
The UK finishes sector may be facing challenging times but it is not letting its products stand still

Sprays pay
10 December, 2005
Spray coating can offer companies huge time savings and fine finishes

Taking the chair
10 December, 2005
After 40 years at the helm of the family company, Richard Burbidge is taking on the chairmanships of both Richard Burbidge Ltd and of TRADA. Keith Fryer reports

Reaching out to a receptive audience
26 November, 2005
The Institute of Wood Science Conference in London had some encouraging messages for the timber industry, but also some calls for action

Anywhere, any time
26 November, 2005
Canada Wood's second series of seminars showed architects the possibilities for timber. Keren Fallwell reports

From functional to fashionable
26 November, 2005
Fencing used to have to be little more than a barrier to prying neighbours. Today it's increasingly a style statement and suppliers are upping the design stakes accordingly. David Castle reports

UK trade teeters as demand remains subdued
12 November, 2005
It hasn't been a buoyant year for the UK plywood trade and, if costs continue to rise, the new year will bring little change

Olympic opportunities for timber
12 November, 2005

Europe sets valuable hardwood trends
12 November, 2005
The American Hardwood Export Council convention in Barcelona highlighted the influential role Europe still exercises in the global hardwood market

American evolution
12 November, 2005
The US hardwood industry has been through testing times, but it's underpinned by a huge and healthy forest resource and capacity to evolve and innovate. Mike Jeffree reports from a recent American Hardwood Export Council press mission

Celtic Tiger has the cream
12 November, 2005
Ireland's timber and wood products industry is still on a high

Sizing up timber's Olympic opportunities
12 November, 2005
Wood. for good managing director Charles Trevor summarises a feasibility study on the potential for timber in the London Olympics

Sixth sense
12 November, 2005
Nick Howarth is the sixth generation of Howarths to work in the family business

'Folded plate' roof entry wins student prize
04 November, 2005

Timber treasures
29 October, 2005
The use of timber in construction was celebrated and rewarded in this year's Wood Awards