All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
A forensic exercise
find myself surrounded by wood at the moment, literally, as builders start on a major project at home.
Going above and beyond on the environment
International Timber managing director Tony Miles urges the trade to over-comply on legality obligations and set ever-higher standards of sustainability. It will be good for the environment and good for business
Brace yourself for a bumpy ride
British Woodworking Federation chief executive Iain McIlwee says 2016 looks set to be challenging for the joinery sector. The key is for businesses, with support from the BWF, to identify and manage the risks ahead
Waiting Game
Pressure exists from Northern European mills for increased prices after Sterling’s recent fall but patience may be required before shippers’ can claw back the currency reduction in the UK
The key to stability
Europe currently holds the key to overall market stability in the tropical timber market
Chipping in
UK chipboard volume import stats show a reduction for 2015 and the market is reportedly clouded at the start of this year
Designs on garden growth
The timber garden products sector is in upbeat mood, with the market moving to more designed products and greater choice
Tackling skills shortages
The Confederation of Timber Industries has joined with Proskills to conduct what is billed as the largest-ever skills survey in the timber sector, says Dirk Vennix, CTI chief executive
Baltic mills look for improvements
Export market conditions for Baltic sawmillers were challenging in 2015 but they are hoping for improvements this year. Stephen Powney reports
Big investments
Investments don’t get a lot bigger in the timber trade than the £95m Norbord has just committed to with its Inverness plant.