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Prameela vegi
A showcase for all the industry
Inevitably it’s tempting for businesses to batten down the research and development hatches in tough times. When the going gets rough, sticking with the tried and tested often looks like the lower risk better part of valour. But entries for the TTJ Timber Innovation Award highlight that there are companies still pushing back R&D boundaries, highlighting confidence, not just in their own prospects and technical capabilities, but those of the wider timber industry and market.
Late start to season brings steady demand
After a weather-related lacklustre start to the year, demand has finally picked up for British timber processors. Sally Spencer reports
Regulation issues
Certification and auditing issues affect the timber sector on a daily basis. Here BM TRADA provides guidance on some of the main developments
West African producers feel impact of EUTR
The past few years have been marked by weak European demand and now the EUTR is also taking its toll but China is keeping West African producers busier
Timber Expo’s top 10
This year’s Timber Expo will be a showcase for latest developments in the timber industry
On their marks for CPR
Under the new Construction Products Regulation,which came into force on July 1, CE marking became a legal requirement for certain timber products. Here, the TTF, the UKTFA, the BWF and Metsä Wood outline their advice to their members and customers
Timber joins the mainstream
The Wood Awards show timber is changing the face of civic architecture, says David Hopkins of Wood for Good
Grown in Britain is growing
Tony Hackney, chief executive of BSW Timber, salutes the resurgence of pride in British products
Timber joins the mainstream
The Wood Awards show timber is changing the face of civic architecture, says David Hopkins of Wood for Good
Driving economic revival
Economic recovery seems to have started and the industry working together can ensure it’s sustained, says David Scott, chairman of Scotts of Thrapston