All articles by Rachakatla Srinivas

Rachakatla Srinivas

National Football Centre unveiled at Burton

This week’s unveiling of the FA’s new £100m National Football Centre could have seen photos of a new iconic timber structure being shown to the world.

Travis Perkins sees improvements after disrupted summer

Merchanting giant Travis Perkins (TP) has seen trade improve since September following a summer disrupted by bad weather and the Olympics.

Firm favourites

The appeal of European hardwoods is enduring as producers keep pace with their customers’ changing needs and the weak global economy. Robin Meade reports

German engineering aids progress

Modern hardwood products from Germany continue to be in high demand in the UK for construction, interior finishing and furniture production. Dr Thorsten Mrosek, CEO of the international marketing platform Wood Germany, reports

Smooth passage

European hardwoods are likely to face few hurdles when the EU Timber Regulation comes into force in March. Keren Fallwell reports

Timber Expo visitor numbers increase

As the doors shut on this year’s Timber Expo yesterday, organisers reported delight at a provisional 15% growth on visitor numbers.

Scottish timber port plan to cost £250,000

Initial survey work on a mothballed Scottish harbour has revealed it will take about £250,000 to bring it back into use as a timber port.

Egger UK installs new lamination line

Egger UK Ltd has invested heavily in a lamination line at its Hexham plant in Northumberland.

Koskisen to lease Veisto’s mill sawing capacity

Finnish sawmiller Koskisen Oy is going to lease the entire sawing capacity of Veisto Oy’s Kissakoski mill in Hirvensalmi.

Stenner recognises long service

Stenner has marked 50 years of service by Ken Churchill.