All articles by Prameela vegi

Prameela vegi

Is wood ‘fireproof’? – part 2

Don’t confuse fire retardance with fireproof, says Jim Coulson in his second look at wood and fire

Postsaver’s three Fs – forward, faster, further

Postsaver timber sleeve protection can now be found on everything from Lapland utility poles and Chilean bamboo cattle ranch fence posts, to vineyard and hop farm supports in Ethiopia – and the company sees its global market developing and diversifying. Mike Jeffree reports

A us hardwood window to the World

The US may already be the world’s biggest hardwood supplier, but AHEC sees exciting opportunities for developing its global market further, industry veteran Dave Bramlage told Mike Jeffree, as he stepped down as AHEC chair

Winds for change

2017 was a poor year for retail fencing products, but buoyed by a storm in the first week of January, hopes are for higher sales this year, reports Stephen Powney

Education and encouragement

The timber industry must provide effective education and showcase the range of career opportunities it offers if it is to attract the new young talent it needs, says Ridgeons Forest Products buyer and 2017 TTJ Career Development Award winner Christopher Wait

Education and encouragement

The timber industry must provide effective education and showcase the range of career opportunities it offers if it is to attract the new young talent it needs, says Ridgeons Forest Products buyer and 2017 TTJ Career Development Award winner Christopher Wait

Double jeopardy of due diligence

Two cases of breaches of the European Timber Regulation have come to court. Although the story behind each is quite different, David Hopkins, managing director of the TTF, believes they highlight the industry’s moral and legal obligations

Double jeopardy of due diligence

Two cases of breaches of the European Timber Regulation have come to court. Although the story behind each is quite different, David Hopkins, managing director of the TTF, believes they highlight the industry’s moral and legal obligations

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Artistic differences

Panel processors are coming up with ever more innovative ideas to enhance the structural and
decorative properties of wood-based boards. Added value is the key, reports Robin Meade