All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
TDUK kicks off new era
Timber Development UK (TDUK) held its first AGM and global market conference in November, kicking off a new chapter in timber sector representation with a big vision to communicate timber’s benefits to a wide audience. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report
Traders hope for a more balanced market ahead
The surge in softwood imports into the UK has been followed by a quieter trading period, which traders hope will have stemmed imports enough to bring supply and demand back into balance during the first quarter of 2022, reports Jerry Wilson
2022 What lies ahead?
The tumult of 2020 was followed by an equally unpredictable 2021, but what will this year bring? TTJ asked key players in the industry how they think the year may play out
IMHX reveals Sustainability Zone
A ground-breaking Sustainability Zone will be one of the major highlights at this year’s International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX 2022), when the UK logistics industry’s flagship event returns to the NEC, Birmingham, this September.
MEDITE SMARTPLY launches safe working surface OSB panel
MEDITE SMARTPLY has launched SMARTPLY SURE STEP – a new tongue and groove, structural OSB/3 panel with improved slip resistance and durability – providing a safer working surface for those on construction sites.
Stora Enso accelerates growth in formed fibre
Stora Enso is investing €8m to double its production capacity of formed fibre in Europe. After the investment is completed, the site’s annual formed fibre capacity will grow from 50 to approximately 115 million units of product, making Stora Enso one of Europe’s leading suppliers of formed fibre.
Construction minister visits Lords
With continuing industry uncertainty around product availability and rising energy prices, the construction minister, Lee Rowley MP, undertook a timely fact-finding visit to Lords Builders Merchants in Park Royal, West London to understand the merchants’ essential role in the supply chain, supporting the economy and keeping vital building projects on track.
Mumford and Wood announces carbon neutral status
Essex-based Mumford and Wood has announced its carbon neutral organisation status, saying it believes it may be the first in the timber window and door manufacturing industry to do so.
Doosan launches ultra-low emission heavy-lifting forklifts
Doosan has extended its powerful new 9-Series – Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks – with the launch of the advanced heavy-lifting D70S-9 range.
Woodoo premiers new products at CES2022
Woodoo, the inventor of “augmented” wood, launched two new products at CES2022, which took place in Las Vegas from January 5-8.