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Södra Expands UK Possibilities
Södra’s Värö site is a true giant of the Swedish sawmilling industry, with around half of its production destined for the UK market. Stephen Powney talks to Södra Wood’s management at the mill
Market Signals
When TTJ stopped off at ATA Timber’s Moheda HQ, the company said UK buyers needed to make firm order commitments and realise that global demand for wood was growing, reports Stephen Powney.
Redwood’s robust performance
Swedish redwood suppliers are striking an optimistic note, investing and looking at new products. Mike Jeffree reports
Ligna delivers ideas for innovation
The biennial Ligna show in Germany was the place to go to check out new technology in the timber industries. Stephen Powney reports from the Hannover Messe
Taking Control
An ERP system designed for merchants can tackle the complexity of timber products and terms of trade. Keren Fallwell reports
Vida growth continues
TTJ’s south Sweden sawmill visits kicked off with a trip to privately-owned group Vida, a Swedish timber producer with significant activity on the UK market. Stephen Powney reports
FLEGT Licensing boosts customer confidence
Three months on from the arrival of the first FLEGT-licensed timber products in the EU from Indonesia, Mike Jeffree asked three well known Indonesian suppliers and three of their EU buyers about its significance and what longer term market impacts could be
The transformative power of technology
Investing in the latest IT is no longer a business option, it’s a must. But the benefits can be significant, writes Anagram Systems marketing manager Nick Hardy.