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Prameela vegi

British Bullish in spite of price pain

The exchange rate moving in favour of imports has dented British producers’ margins but they say they’ll stay firm on retaining market share. Sally Spencer reports

Investing in innovation

Market conditions have improved for panel producers who are demonstrating their confidence by increasing capacity and stepping up product development. Sally Spencer reports

London Calling

The economic upswing has seen a boost in trade through the Port of Tilbury, reports Stephen Powney

Digging deep

So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.

Making the most of wood protection

The wood protection industry is building confidence in the performance of treated wood and helping the industry comply with regulatory controls, says Wood Protection Association director Steve Young

Making the most of wood protection

The wood protection industry is building confidence in the performance of treated wood and helping the industry comply with regulatory controls, says Wood Protection Association director Steve Young

Generation to generation

Howarth Timber Group managing director Nick Howarth speaks to Stephen Powney as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary

Addressing the knowledge gap

Geoff Rhodes, industry consultant and chair of the advisory board of the Forest Products Research Institute, says Napier University is addressing the timber knowledge gap in architectural and engineering students

Eutr anniversary performance check

Peter Latham, chairman of James Latham plc, looks at the effectiveness of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) two years after it was implemented

Digging deep

So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.