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Decking at home in the digital age
Hoppings’ online partnering with its Q-Deck merchant customers is paying dividends and the company continues to develop the system. Mike Jeffree reports.
Preservation, and promotion
In Sweden, use of preserved softwood in outdoor applications, including decking and garden products, is being promoted through both marketing and lobbying. Mike Jeffree reports.
Expansion Trail
Estonian timber garden building manufacturer Palmako is expanding its offering to the UK.
Safety First
Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) CEO Peter Harvey examines the risks of moving materials and offers guidance to keep workers safe.
Moving Materials
In this feature we look at how several companies in the timber sector, both in the UK and abroad, have been making investments in materials handling technology.
Brexit or fixit?
The EU Referendum debate is firmly under way. TTJ looks at how the timber sector views this important milestone.
Indonesian exhibition row over timber legality system
A row erupted at last week’s IFEX 2016 Furniture Show over the Timber Legality Assurance System (SVLK) for Export Licensing in Indonesia, according to a TTJ contact in the region.
Buildbase reports increased profits in 2015
Solid demand in the RMI and new build markets buoyed Buildbase’s sales and operating profits in 2015, according to results published by parent company Grafton Group plc.
Travis Perkins predicts market growth of 2-3%
Merchanting giant Travis Perkins plc predicts market growth of 2-3% this year after reporting annual pre-tax profits of £224m.
Grabex invests in wood window future
A window manufacturer with a PVCu product background is investing in its timber windows business because of continued demand for natural products.