All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
Touch button Hi-Tech
Advanced software systems enable even less skilled operators to get the most from latest generation moulders. Mike Jeffree reports
Mouldings on the march
At times in 2021 the mouldings market was “manic” and continued growth is forecast. Mike Jeffree reports
WPCS gain more market share
Recent years have been a story of wood plastic composites gaining increasing market share in the UK decking market and also tapping the cladding and fencing sectors. The pandemic has accelerated their use further, according to players in the market. Stephen Powney reports
Bamboo Bonanza
Tom Anderson, head of sales, UK and Ireland at Gripsure UK, explains why bamboo decking is giving timber a run for its money
Positive Prospects
Janet Sycamore, director of operations at the Timber Decking & Cladding Association reports on a buoyant decking sector
Cabin Fever
Power Sheds has added log cabins to its range of products for the garden. Sally Spencer reports
A Labyrinth of Challenges
Howarth Timber & Building Supplies was the winner of the inaugural TTJ Timber Garden Product Supplier of the Year Award in 2021. Sally Spencer spoke to Gary Froggatt, timber category manager, about the merchant’s experience of the market
Business Blossoms
The garden products sector has continued to benefit from the new stay-at-home culture. Sally Spencer reports
Will EU regulation impact UK?
Questions are being asked about the possible influence the proposed EU ‘Deforestation Regulation’ may have on UK measures to ensure legality and sustainability of timber imports. Mike Jeffree reports
Healthy Demand Meets Supply Stress
UK hardwood sales may be ‘normalising’, but importers say the challenge ahead will be getting hold of timber. Mike Jeffree reports