All articles by Asha
Asha
Points Make Prizes
Cheshire Mouldings is looking to fully harness the power of e-commerce while delivering customer benefits, reports Stephen Powney
From short runs to the shard
UWP attributes the success of its mouldings business to diversity of product and flexibility of service. Mike Jeffree reports
W Howard adds Production Line
MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard has been investing at its Kildare operation and also plans to grow its KOTA fully-finished range in 2018 – the company’s 60th anniversary year. Stephen Powney reports
Driving towards industry 4.0
For the smart warehouse Hubtex’s HIT3 information terminal delivers the smart sideloader
Combilift builds for growth
Combilift’s massive new manufacturing site underlines how far it’s come in 20 years. And the timber sector played a key role in its development. Liz Townsend reports
Forklift Flexibility
Brookridge Timber has added a Palfinger truck-mounted forklift to boost its delivery options to customers across the south-west of England
Timber challenges materials handling
As handling requirements in the timber industry become ever more varied, David Reeve, industry solutions manager for Hyster Europe, explains why the right equipment and attachments are vital for efficient operations
Globalisation, branding and building the future
Hardwood trade representatives from across the globe converged on Venice for the International Hardwood Conference, reports Mike Jeffree
Irish timber processors stay true to UK market
Ireland’s economy has made a good recovery but domestic demand for timber is still at a low level, making the UK a crucial and enduring export market. Sally Spencer reports
Collaboration and Creativity are keys to training
To recruit and retain new personnel, the timber industry must move training from the tried and tested, and refocus on ways to fully realise the potential of its employees. Donaldson Timber Engineering business development director and 2017 TTJ Career Development Award winner Luke Roberts writes