All articles by Rachakatla Srinivas
Rachakatla Srinivas
Fire briefly interrupts BSW Newbridge production
BSW Timber employees were evacuated from the Newbridge-on-Wye sawmill after a small fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Allan Brothers delivers upbeat message to workforce
Danny Hughes, managing director of timber windows and doors manufacturer Allan Brothers, has told his 180-strong workforce that the company is winning new business in a “very competitive and difficult market”.
Timber cladding market share remains low in US new homes market
Timber cladding’s share of the exterior fascia market in newly completed single-family homes in the US remains at just 8% of the market, according to latest statistics.
Hackney Wood First policy defended
Warnings that Hackney Borough Council could be mired in legal challenges if it gives timber preferred status as a building material have been dismissed by campaigners for the changes.
Prowood launches priming operation and expands stocks
Importer/distributor Prowood Ltd has invested in excess of £100,000 in an additional warehouse, new machinery and extending its operations to include priming and finishing operations.
Boost for certified woodland
Latest Forestry Commission figures on woodland area, planting and restocking showed 13,000ha of new woodland was created in the UK for the year ending March.
A clear panels purpose
NPPD chairman Chris Sutton is determined to walk the talk during his term of office. Mike Jeffree reports
Tricoya tested at Jubilee horse show
“Extreme Durable” Medite Tricoya MDF was put through its paces in an exterior application for a Land Rover stand at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Staying ahead in the panel game
The wood-based panels sector has been investing in added-value production. Robin Meade reports
Dave Campbell is marketing & training manager of the British Woodworking Federation
The BWF’s Woodworking Industry Training Forum (WITForum) is on a quest – one which aims to qualify the workforce and bring in more people.