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Irish timber processors stay true to UK market
29 December, 2017
Ireland’s economy has made a good recovery but domestic demand for timber is still at a low level, making the UK a crucial and enduring export market. Sally Spencer reports

Artistic differences
22 November, 2017
Panel processors are coming up with ever more innovative ideas to enhance the structural anddecorative properties of wood-based boards. Added value is the key, reports Robin Meade

Law’s Advocacy
20 October, 2017
Charlie Law believes innovation would help to secure timber’s place in construction and the circular economy. He talks to Keren Fallwell

Primed for growth
20 October, 2017
New Chinese investment plans are expected to fuel its growth of hardwood consumption, reports TTJ’s Asian markets specialist

From poacher to gamekeeper
20 September, 2017
Andrew Carpenter’s career began in the masonry sector but he now champions structural timber – and still has time to star in a musical or two. Sally Spencer reports

All eyes on off-site
20 September, 2017
On the last day of August a report was released by the London Assembly which, because of its timing during the summer holidays, may have gone relatively unnoticed.

Geared up and ready to go
20 September, 2017
Structural Timber Association chief executive Andrew Carpenter says the combination of market conditions, political will and housing need mean the potential for timber-based construction in the UK has rarely been better

Grafton reports positive first half
31 August, 2017
Grafton Group plc has reported a 9% increase in revenue to £1.3bn and a recovery in profitability in traditional UK merchanting business in the six months to June 30.

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

Offsite is on trend
24 August, 2017
The STA says there has never been more enthusiasm for offsite manufacture and it is reminding government that the structural timber sector is ready and waiting to help solve the housing shortage. Sally Spencer reports

UK prices “too low” and “too slow”
23 August, 2017
European softwood sawmillers say low UK prices compared with other world markets may result in some UK importers being short of wood following the summer, according to TTJ’s softwood market specialist

Unbowed by Brexit or log bans
23 August, 2017
The hardwood sector is facing its share of trading challenges, but generally reports business on or above budget. Mike Jeffree reports

EUTR remains important post-Brexit
23 August, 2017
The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) wasn’t universally welcomed when introduced in 2013. Some in the trade saw it as unwarranted interference, a replication of the due diligence they already undertook to keep illegal wood out of their supply chains. The only difference, they said, was that it now came wrapped in Brussels red tape.

Across the board Buoyancy
26 July, 2017
France’s wood sector is enjoying the strongest market conditions for a while, reports French Timber

Ahead of the curve
20 July, 2017
The WWF has always been an arch campaigner for legal and sustainable timber.

Accoya producer grows sales
22 June, 2017
Modified wood producer Accsys Technologies plc recorded an 18% sales volume increase in the year ended March 31, 2017 but loss before tax was €4.4m (2016: €0.5m loss).