All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
European imports of tropical wood fall 20% in first half 2024, according to ITTO
EU27 import volumes of tropical sawn wood were down 20% to 350,000m3 in the
first half of 2024, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest market bulletin.
TDUK says UK wood imports remain subdued but is optimistic for 2025
Modest improvements in UK wood product import volumes have been reported by Timber Development UK after it published the latest stats available.
Unilin Technologies partners with Dieffenbacher to roll out Osiris fibreboard recycling technology
Unilin Technologies is partnering with Dieffenbacher to roll out the fibreboard recycling technology Osiris.
Collapse of ISG creates nervous time for suppliers and sub-contractors
UK construction giant ISG has gone into administration, sending shockwaves through its suppliers, customers and the wider construction industry.
TTJ Awards 2024 see James Latham win coveted Timber Trader of the Year
James Latham won the coveted TTJ Timber Trader of the Year 2024 at the annual TTJ Awards on Friday, September 20.
Traders react to the planned closure of long-established Trafford Park site of International Timber
Members of the UK timber trade are lamenting the planned closure of the Trafford Park site of International Timber.
IDS files notice to appoint administrators
The UK’s largest distributor of decorative surfaces – International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) – has filed a notice with intention to appoint administrators.
CE marking recognition extended
The UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced the extension of the recognition of CE marking for construction products.
“Chin Up and prices with a bit of luck” – TTJ Blog by Martin Cossington
Martin Cossington, of Universal Wood Products Ltd, has been in the timber trader for over 40 years
TTJ Awards Judged Category finalists represent breadth of timber industries
Competing in this year’s TTJ Awards’ Judged Categories are shortlisted finalists covering the worlds of timber product distribution, merchanting, structural timber systems, treatments, joinery and sawmilling.