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How not to be twisted
Twist is the most significant kind of distortion during kiln-drying of sawn timber, writes Mark Jarvis
Milan machine mart
The Xylexpo woodworking technology fair in Milan during May was again a hot point of innovation. Stephen Powney reports from the show
Combilift turns 20
Multidirectional forklift truck manufacturer Combilift, a stalwart in the timber-handling sector, threw a massive party to celebrate its 20th anniversary and new factory opening. Stephen Powney joined the throng in Monaghan
Sterling work
Norbord’s new £95m OSB line in Inverness is up and running and ready to capitalise on the booming market for the panel product. Keren Fallwell reports
Fast riser
Staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has seen strong growth on the back of a high emphasis on investment, quality and service. Stephen Powney reports from its factory near Derby
Bridging the skills gap
Construction site skills shortages mean manufacturers of staircases now need to provide more installation guidance
Rossi Group opens new US hardwood mill in western Pennsylvania
Rossi Group LLC of Connecticut has opened its new mill at Emporium in western Pennsylvania, one of the most advanced in America, following the destruction of its sawmill by fire just 15 months earlier.
Minister to speak at Timcon AGM in Scotland
Scottish minister Fergus Ewing will give the keynote address at this year’s Timcon AGM on September 4.
German sawmillers closen ties with wood energy sector
The German sawmill and timber industry federation (DeSH) and the trade association for wood energy (FvH) are intensifying their co-operation.
Solid state
The joinery sector is seeing solid growth, despite ructions in the construction sector. Sally Spencer reports