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CTI’s key role
The new Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) can help timber play a central role in a low carbon future, says TTF chief executive David Lennan.
Ligna Makes Mark
Just about every conceivable woodworking machine you could need for timber processing was on display at this year’s Ligna show in Hanover. Stephen Powney reports.
Not perfect, but progress
There’s still no date set for the arrival of the first EU FLEGT-licensed timber in Europe, but the EU timber sector should still be proud of its significant advances in legality assurance, says T Brewer & Co director Keith Fryer
Sterling Work
TTJ conducted a whistle-stop tour of part of Scotland’s timber industry earlier this year, seeing panel manufacturing, engineered timber production and timber importing, processing and merchanting operations at several companies. We kicked off with a visit to Norbord’s Sterling OSB mill near Inverness, reports Stephen Powney.
New Perspectives on Preservatives
The Swedish timber treatment sector is far from behind the technical times, but it has set its sights on pushing back the boundaries, advancing product capabilities and broadening its markets still further, writes Swedish Wood Preserving Association managing director Mikael Westin.
A new beginning
So, the moment has finally come. The Confederation of Timber Industries is off the ground and what’s more it’s also got its new chief executive.
Gearing up for the future
The Swedish timber industry is in positive mood, as domestic demand strengthens and global economic improvement drives export demand. Mikael Eliasson, director Swedish Wood at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, reports.
CTI’s key role
The new Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) can help timber play a central role in a low carbon future, says TTF chief executive David Lennan.
Integrated Innovation Masters
South Sweden’s timber sector is diverse, dynamic and developing, as Mike Jeffree discovered on an industry road trip.
Not perfect, but progress
There’s still no date set for the arrival of the first EU FLEGT-licensed timber in Europe, but the EU timber sector should still be proud of its significant advances in legality assurance, says T Brewer & Co director Keith Fryer