All articles by Rachakatla Srinivas
Rachakatla Srinivas
WoodTrend widens its reach
Specialist extra-wide engineered hardwood flooring could prove a big hit with galleries, shops, restaurants and large homes, according to London-based WoodTrend Ltd.
Pasquill finds strength in tough market
For Pasquill, Timber Expo provided another opportunity to talk to customers face to face – something it’s been concentrating on more during the economic downturn.
Quality control
Steve Young, operations director at the Timber Decking & Cladding Association, warns against compromising on decking grades
Online channel Hoppings
Adam Pulfer, Hoppings Softwood Products’ marketing and development director, explains how it’s partnered its customers in targeting online sales for decking
Timber trade urged to use Olympics “inspire” message
The UK timber trade can take inspiration from the recent successful London Olympics to attract the next generation into joining the industry, 260 people heard at the Cambridge dinner.
Travis Perkins looks to grow decorative panels business
Travis Perkins is implementing wide-ranging changes in its sheet materials business which involves targeting growth in decorative panels with help from newly-appointed preferred suppliers of non-core sheet materials James Latham and Meyer Timber.
Stenner resaw for Malaysia
Stenner has shipped a four-head MHS9 horizontal resaw to Singapore-based Salpac, one of the region’s largest manufacturers of pallets, skids, boxes and crates.
Forestry minister for Confor event
New forestry minister David Heath is to join Defra secretary Owen Patterson at Confor’s London conference later this month.
Oregon opens new Burton plant
Selkirk-based Oregon Timber Frame Ltd says its launch of a new factory in Burton-upon-Trent underlines its long-term confidence in the timber frame market and commitment to manufacturing house kits in England.
Medite Tricoya wins BBA approval
Coillte Panel Product’s Medite Tricoya MDF has received a British Board of Agrément (BBA) assessment.