All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
Low skill, high productivity
Latest moulders deliver increased productivity, greater versatility and higher quality but, said one
manufacturer, “someone off the street can learn to use one in 20 minutes”. Mike Jeffree reports
Change, challenge and opportunity
Richard Ellithorne, membership services director of the Builders Merchants Federation, outlines the merchant’s perspective on the timber market
The show will go on
Some would say this year’s Ecobuild was small but perfectly formed. Sally Spencer reports
Xylexpo enjoys “second youth”
Italy’s international woodworking technology exhibition Xylexpo hits its 50th anniversary this year and is promising a cornucopia of machinery innovation for timber and panel product processing. Stephen Powney attended the press preview in Milan
This wood stuff – it’s not just about buying and selling
Andrew True takes a brief, thought-provoking look at some of the issues facing the timber trade today
Stepping up
Mouldings suppliers are investing heavily and improving customer distribution and service levels, reports Stephen Powney
The keep actives challenge
Timber treatment manufacturers have to focus on the legislative environment as well as market dynamics. Sally Spencer reports
Raising the quality bar
Enhancing the reputation of timber and maximising its potential are key aims for the Wood Protection Association, reports its director, Steve Young
Decking moves with the times
Janet Sycamore from the Timber Decking & Cladding Association reports on the longevity of the decking market and the rise of wood plastic composites