All articles by Sowmya Thuniki
Sowmya Thuniki
Wind of change
Prospects of raw material price inflation are on the horizon in fencing and pallet sectors. Stephen Powney reports
Plywood sector reveals glimmers of optimism
It’s too early to pop the champagne corks, but plywood traders are seeing signs of buyers’ confidence returning. Ian Martin reports
Strongest signs yet of recovery for MDF market
The MDF market has turned a corner and traders are hopeful that the positive trend can be sustained. Ian Martin reports
“Steady as you go” for Asian traders
There’s been little change in the prices or volumes of Asian timber for months, and the trend is expected to remain flat for the rest of the year
United we build
Leadership, collaboration and skills are key to capitalising on the UK government’s Construction Strategy 2025, the audience at this year’s ProTimber Summit heard. Mike Jeffree reports
Protecting timber’s name
How treated timber can enhance timber’s reputation was the focus for this year’s BASF Wolman conference. Keren Fallwell reports
Timber Expo: Leads for Val-U-Therm
Hybrid closed panel building solution provider Val-U-Therm was exhibiting at Timber Expo for the second time. The system was jointly developed by timber frame manufacturers Walker Timber and Scotframe, both of which were represented on the stand, along with Flight Timber Structures.
Building a bold new strategy
Speakers at the Structural Timber Association (STA) launch events last week provided a “do the math” moment.
Grown in Britain – a sustainable plan
Buying British-grown timber provides huge benefits, says Steve Cook, principal sustainable development manager at Willmott Dixon