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Coatings keep it covered
As the UK acclimatises to lockdown number three, the coatings and finishes sector reflects on 2020, a year that, in terms of trade at least, proved better than expected. Sally Spencer reports
Forestry rises up the agenda
The annual Forestry Conference, held during Grown in Britain week and chaired by the organisation’s chief executive, Dougal Driver, heard how forestry is rising up the agenda for politicians and investors alike. Sally Spencer reports
Rings master
Bona products were used in a unique flooring project that mimics the growth rings of a tree
Progress report
The annual UK Forest Market Report reveals the sector performed exceptionally strongly in 2020. Sally Spencer attended the launch event
Ligna makes preparations
The pandemic has forced the postponement of Ligna to the autumn but the organisers say the show will be as good as ever
The natural choice
Cladding suppliers put surging sales down to a home refurbishment boom and growing demand for sustainable building products. Mike Jeffree reports
How others see you
Gervais Sawyer’s wood science credentials are hidden from view when he goes shopping for timber
Timber sales shine in October
The latest BMBI report reveals that builders merchants have seen strong timber sales
Round the clock cladding
Cladding companies saw surging demand in 2020, and the TDCA sees the market continuing to grow and evolve, writes marketing manager Barbara Westmoreland