All articles by Rachakatla Srinivas
Rachakatla Srinivas
UK imports still heading down
UK total timber and panel product imports were lower in September than the same month last year, maintaining the downward trend of the last nine months, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) statisical report.
Obituary – Michael Walker
Michael Walker, chairman of the Walker Group, died on November 30. He was 76.
Merchant doubles sideloader fleet
Briggs Equipment is to supply five new sideloaders to one of Northern Ireland’s leading builders merchants as part of a seven-year supply and maintenance deal.
Irish firm lifts export award
Specialist materials handling manufacturer Combilift has won an award for exports to Germany.
BSW begins major exports from Fort William
BSW has begun exporting sawn timber to North Africa direct from the UK as part of a new deal to supply one of Egypt’s largest timber distributors from Scotland.
London Softwood Club celebrates Christmas
Around 160 guests attended the London Softwood Club’s Christmas lunch at the Charing Cross Hotel on December 6.
Time to deliver
As Iain McIlwee completes his first full year as chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation, he gives his thoughts on the joinery industry’s most urgent demands on government for the year ahead
Committing to development
The joinery industry’s first CPD scheme has got off to a strong start, reports the BWF’s WITForum manager, Dave Campbell
Onwards and upwards
Howden Joinery has defied recession and is continuing to grow at a rate of knots. Sally Spencer reports
Better by design
The joinery sector has been hit by recession but pent-up demand is now feeding through to the survivors who are adding value to their offering. Robin Meade reports