All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
Steady and stable
Overall, West and Central African producers and traders are experiencing a long period of price stability. TTJ’s West African specialist reports
The highest bidder
With current prices in the UK failing to compensate for sterling’s downward currency adjustments, the road ahead for importers looks more uncertain as mills must favour those markets prepared to pay the going rate, reports Jerry Wilson
The poplar choice
Spanish poplar plywood producer Garnica has an ambitious growth and product innovation programme. Stephen Powney visited its mills in northern Spain
Softwood in tune and on trend
The International Softwood Conference highlighted primarily positive trends for the softwood sector around the globe, with demand growing and new applications taking root. Mike Jeffree reports
Rising from the ashes
It has been seven years since Hastings Pier went up in smoke and with it a centrepiece of the
town’s heritage. Now it has re-opened to a host of plaudits and awards, reports Robin Meade
High tech sustainability
A plentiful, sustainable supply of high grade raw material combined with an advanced sawmilling sector makes Germany a signifi cant European timber player, writes Lars Schmidt, CEO of the German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association
Austria’s advantage
Peter Franklin, sector manager at Advantage Austria, gives an overview of the Austrian timber market and its relationship with the UK
Adding value
Hardwood Timber Sales has invested in facilities and sales personnel to grow the business. Stephen Powney visited its Huyton site
Timber makes its case
The UKCW juggernaut drove in to Birmingham NEC in early October to present a comprehensive range of building products and solutions before a UK professional construction sector audience, reports Stephen Powney
IS WOOD “FIREPROOF”?
Jim Coulson looks at the subject of timber and combustivity, with some surprising results