All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
CTI’s baby steps to giant strides
The support base has grown faster than anticipated, links are being forged with parliament and a strategic plan is in place for the next two years. In short the Confederation of Timber Industries is quickly building on its foundations for developing a strong single voice and clear vision for the whole supply chain, says chief executive
Eco construct
Ecobuild, the UK’s largest show dedicated to sustainable construction and energy, returns in March with an increased and in-depth focus on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities
Uncertain times but some things shouldn’t change
With the UK’s vote on whether to stay in the EU looming closer, director general of the Wood Panel Industries Federation Alastair Kerr says much of Europe’s infl uence in standards and regulations could be viewed as being a good thing
Raising up an army
New leader of the UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) David Hopkins want to mobilise the ranks of the timber industry to more effectively grow the market for wood. He talked to Stephen Powney
No records broken but budgets met
The UK hardwood sector may be dealing with numerous issues besides buying and selling timber, but reports business as relatively stable through 2015. Mike Jeffree reports
New Year’s resolutions
I’m generally not one for making new year’s resolutions. It’s usually just a matter of time before they get broken, followed by a sense of disappointment.
African hardwood prospects
Reliance on markets other than China will hold the key to prospects for West African timber producers in 2016
Bird takes the helm
In this ports update we take a look at The Humber region. Simon Bird has recently taken over the reins as Associated British Ports’ director of its Humber operations. We asked him for his thoughts
PD Ports Expands
The acquisition of the privately owned Groveport in 2015 was a major move by PD Ports and one which dramatically increased its involvement with timber. Stephen Powney reports
Looking back
In this brief article Arvid Nielsen, having sought some recollections from his father, recalls the days when Kingston upon Hull was one of the busiest and most important timber ports in Europe