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BM TRADA recognised as an approved ICW certification body
BM TRADA, part of the Element Group, has been formally recognised as an approved certification body by the Institute of Collaborative Working (ICW) for the accreditation of ISO 44001 (Collaborative Business Relationships).
Shower power
KBB took place at the NEC from March 1-4, just before the coronavirus pandemic forced the UK into social distancing measures and then lockdown. Showerwall was there to promote its bathroom wall panelling products
Investing in the future
TFS recently celebrated a milestone – 21 years in business – and has now embarked on a growth strategy to maintain business success for the next 20 years and to meet evolving industry needs
Positive prospects
The short-term outlook for the American softwood industry is challenging, but the sector’s fundamentals remain robust, pointing to a strong rebound in domestic and export demand in 2021, reports Charles Trevor, consultant for American Softwoods
American hardwood on the map
AHEC has updated, upgraded and relaunched its interactive US hardwood forest map. Mike Jeffree reports
Tulipwood TMT Passes Ordeal by Fire
As the focus on use of combustible materials in wall construction intensifies, AHEC has subjected thermally modified tulipwood cladding to fire rating tests. Mike Jeffree reports
Creating US Hardwood Connections
An international network of locked down furniture designers is getting creative with US cherry, red oak and maple. Mike Jeffree reports
Essential Products Provider
TIMCON summarises market dynamics and activities for the UK pallet sector in Q1 and since the Covid-19 crisis started
No time for living on the hardwood edge
With sales reported down 60-65% in April and no clear route yet out of lockdown, traders expect the pandemic to be a long haul for the hardwood sector. Mike Jeffree reports
New Phase of Covid-19 Begins
The UK has moved into a new phase in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the government clearly wants to try and re-start elements of the UK economy. Stephen Powney reports