All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
The big boom
Technological advances mean timber windows and doors are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Keren Fallwell looks at some of the latest developments
A Breath of French Air
Le Carrefour International du Bois is arguably Europe’s leading timber trade fair. TTJ’s Mike Jeffree asked Carrefour tradeshow director Cécile Touret and international business executive Sam Padden how this has been achieved, about plans for the next event in June 2016 and why UK and Irish timber businesses should be there
Vendee Mill Grows
French hardwood mill Scierie de Challans has new owners in place who are putting added emphasis on export sales. Stephen Powney reports
Engineered for Growth
French softwood specialist PiveteauBois anticipates rising demand for timber and engineered
wood products in construction, and it’s taking steps to meet it. Mike Jeffree reports
Towering Ambition
High-rise wood construction in France is earmarked by government for fast-track development.
Mike Jeffree reports
Allez France
The French sawmill industry is going through important changes due to the economic situation in Europe, the weakening of the Euro and world demand for wood, writes Jean-Francois Guilbert, managing director of France’s timber promotional organisation French Timber
Timber Makes An Entrance
Handrails showcase timber’s aesthetics and versatility. Keren Fallwell reports
Researching Wood
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research (WKI) is a leading German research facility with
specialism in timber. Its director, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bohumil Kasal explains the institute’s work
Looking Ahead
James Donaldson & Sons has evolved from a timber importer into an integrated group with multiple divisions, reports Stephen Powney from Fife
Forward For Forres
TTJ’s Scottish focus trip made its way to Forres to see James Jones & Sons Timber Systems Division progress its new finger-jointing investment. Stephen Powney reports