Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

Timber industry launches new fire safety website
08 March, 2023
The timber industry has launched a comprehensive new fire safety website: Fire Safety - Wood in Construction.

New Setra CEO appointed
16 February, 2023
Setra has appointed Marcus Westdahl as its new CEO. Mr Westdahl is currently CEO of EFG European Furniture Group and he has held several other senior positions in the wood and paper industries over the past 20 years.

Good for looks and the planet
15 February, 2023
Timber cladding may not yet have the beating of brick in the UK. But increasing choice in aesthetics and technical spec plus, and perhaps most importantly, the product’s environmental credentials continue to drive sales. Mike Jeffree reports

2023 - Plotting a course through choppy waters
15 February, 2023
A relative degree of calm may have returned to UK politics. The economic picture is less than pretty, however, with forecasts for 1.3% shrinkage in GDP over the year. Consequently representatives of timber and related businesses and industry associations asked for their outlook by TTJ see challenges for the sector and its markets through 2023. But, at the same time, they identify opportunities and highlight their plans and projects for making the most of them. Mike Jeffree reports

Softwood trade adopts ultra-cautious approach
15 February, 2023
The economic backdrop is troubling traders but they are finding their way through and some agents and shippers are reporting more interest for February and March shipments. Jerry Wilson reports

Cover story
15 February, 2023
The coatings and finishes sector had a better 2022 than perhaps it expected, and is optimistic for this year, despite the obvious challenges. Sally Spencer reports

Imports continue to tumble
13 February, 2023
Latest TDUK stats reveal the impact of good stock levels and weaker market demand on import volumes

Signals point to potential market improvement in the spring, says Sweden’s Bergs
08 February, 2023
Swedish wood products manufacturer Bergs says 2022 was a decent year despite the weak timber market in the final six months of the period.

Softwood trade adopts ultra-cautious approach
03 February, 2023
The economic backdrop is troubling traders but they are finding their way through and some agents and shippers are reporting more interest for February and March shipments. Jerry Wilson reports

Obituary – Richard Thick
11 January, 2023
Richard Thick, formerly of Vida Wood UK, died peacefully at home on Thursday December 22, following a brave battle against prostate cancer.

FLEGT stakeholders urge continued monitoring
22 December, 2022
As it reports on its website, www.flegtimm.eu, the EU FLEGT Independent Market Monitor (IMM) has held consultations with industry stakeholders to gauge their views on the value and future of its role tracking timber trade flows from FLEGT VPA partner countries and canvassing market opinion of FLEGT and FLEGT licensing

Symposium charts changing markets
22 December, 2022
Panels manufacturers from across the world gathered in Hamburg for the 12th European Wood-based Panels Symposium, hearing the latest economic forecasts and technical updates for the industry. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

Your waste could be treasure to schools
22 December, 2022
Gervais Sawyer says schools are crying out for wood materials

Agent of change
22 December, 2022
Del credere agent NHG Timber operates globally, with its range including temperate hardwoods and clear softwoods. But it is perhaps particularly known for tropical timber. TTJ asked director Stuart McBride about developments and the role of an agent in this part of its business

Tackling toxicity continues
21 December, 2022
Ian King, chief operating officer at Zeroignition, explains how innovation has led to a generation of low-toxicity fire retardants and why this should lead to an uptick in the use timber for construction

Clouds on hardwood horizon
20 December, 2022
The outlook in the UK hardwood market is darkening, but the last two profitable years should help insulate businesses from a downturn, say importers. Mike Jeffree reports

Down but not out
20 December, 2022
It’s certainly been a year of two halves for Ireland’s timber sector, with the gains of early 2022 being eroded by falling demand. Sally Spencer reports

World Cup distraction from difficult markets
19 December, 2022
The World Cup has kicked off and while we’ll all be hoping for English or Welsh success, the tournament is not necessarily universally being welcomed by all in the business community.

World Cup distraction from difficult markets
19 December, 2022
The World Cup has kicked off and while we’ll all be hoping for English or Welsh success, the tournament is not necessarily universally being welcomed by all in the business community.

New generation takes the lead at the WPA
28 November, 2022
The end of this year sees the conclusion of a period of transition at the Wood Protection Association. After more than four successful years as director, Gordon Ewbank will be stepping back into an advisory role as from January 1, 2023. All the team at the WPA would like to say a huge thank you for all the valuable work he has done over that time.