All articles by Amit Thadani

Amit Thadani

ISC identifies positive post-Covid prospects

The softwood sector is hoping for a calmer market environment in 2022, but demand is forecast to continue to outstrip output. Mike Jeffree reports from the International Softwood Conference

Profiting under pressure

Some heat may be coming out of the hardwood market, but importers say we’re still a million miles from returning to pre-pandemic price levels. Mike Jeffree reports

The days of cheap timber are over

The last 18 months have been challenging for Ireland’s sawmilling sector, which hopes for more stability in the year ahead but expects prices to remain high. Sally Spencer reports

Global forests need global governance

Timber Trade Federation chief executive David Hopkins explains why legal governance of forests and forest supply chains must be a priority

Global forests need global governance

Timber Trade Federation chief executive David Hopkins explains why legal governance of forests and forest supply chains must be a priority

Rising to the challenges of 2021 and beyond

Sarah Virgo, campaign manager at Wood for Good, says the industry must make the most of the recent buzz around wood

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Furniture manufacturers prepare for digital future with Made Smarter Leadership Programme

Imports continue strong growth

Latest TTF stats show the pace of growth is slowing but import volumes are still increasing

Timber and joinery top the list

Latest BMBI stats reveal timber and joinery boost buoyant year-on-year sales

Carbon takes centre stage

The issue of carbon has been extremely prominent in the media these last few weeks.