All articles by Venugopal Immadi
Venugopal Immadi
Fit for purpose
There can’t be a more important task than ensuring you supply and specify the right fire retardant- treated timber product, says Mike Smith, Arch Timber Protection fire retardants manager
Laying firm foundations
Timber’s use in construction is developing and diversifying and, reports Koppers UK business director Lee Christie, fi re retardants produced and applied to latest standards are helping ensure that continues by boosting safety and market confidence
German powerhouse
Germany remains the largest sawn timber producer in Europe. Lars Schmidt, CEO of the German Association of the Sawmill Industry (DeSH), explains current industry market dynamics
Austrian timber takes new tangent
The Austrian timber sector, one of Europe’s biggest, has already established its reputation as an innovator, and latest developments in engineered wood technology and construction look set to seal it, writes Peter Franklin of overseas business support agency Advantage Austria
Austrians box clever
The Austrian timber industry delivers timber promotion by truck. Mike Jeffree reports on its unique mobile showcase and wider marketing campaign
Finishing touches
Sales of mouldings have grown in line with the improving house building and RMI markets. Sally Spencer reports
Post recovery softwood sets sights high
The softwood industry is still shaking off recession in some areas, but sees major market possibilities ahead. Those were central conclusions from a dynamic International Softwood Conference. Mike Jeffree reports from Amsterdam
Timber takes to the floor
The timber flooring sector is buoyant across all its market sectors with both retro and contemporary styles proving popular. Sally Spencer reports
Timber expo moves to next level
Timber Expo is stepping up to the next level as part of UK Construction Week. Here we preview this year’s event
Fencing feel good factor
Fencing demand is not as strong as last year, but solid. Meanwhile the pallets sector is keeping its eye on the exchange rate and cheap imports. Sally Spencer reports