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Stay up to date with the latest industry insight features from the global timber industryInvesting in innovation Market conditions have improved for panel producers who are demonstrating their confidence by increasing capacity and stepping up product development. Sally Spencer reports
The name of the game Specialist Joinery (South) and its trading arm Westgate Joinery have had a role reversal. Sally Spencer reports.
Decking Innovation There is a huge variety of different decking products these days, be it pressure-treated softwood, hardwood, anti-slip, modified or wood-plastic composite. Robin Meade reports.
On Deck Decking sales in merchant branches are kicking off with the advent of spring. Robin Meade takes a look at the market.
Hot Handling Forklift manufacturers are experiencing increasing investment in handling technology by the timber industry, reports Robin Meade.
London Calling The economic upswing has seen a boost in trade through the Port of Tilbury, reports Stephen Powney
Welley Floor Focus
In Penang, Malaysia is plywood and engineered flooring manufacturer Welley Timber Industries
Sdn Bhd which has market-focused objectives based on innovation, reports Michael Buckley
Eco building Showtime The construction supplies industry will once again descend on London’s Docklands for the annual Ecobuild show. Stephen Powney previews this year’s event
Quality Standards The timber cladding market is in good health but product quality control and architect and specifier education needs to be maintained, says Janet Sycamore, director of the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA)
Hearts & Minds The forestry and timber sector provides a unique blend of environmental, economic and social benefits that needs to be highlighted even more strongly as the UK election looms, says David Hopkins at Wood for Good
Cool Cladding
A selection of design-led applications highlights that timber cladding has an ability to transform the
look of a building like no other material
Talking about a Revolution Around the world efforts are being made to create a fourth industrial revolution that will radically change manufacturing as we know it. Large wood-based panel producers are already plugging in to the process. Stephen Powney talks to Siemens about “Industrie 4.0”, as it is known in Germany
Cladding for all Seasons Merchants and distributors now have a wealth of wood cladding sales options at their disposal. Keren Fallwell reports
Two Become One The launch of the Confederation of Timber Industries is announced as the TTF and BWF merger moves closer to completion. Sally Spencer reports
Unity is Strength Unity is strength A new timber sector representative body is being readied for launch this summer with the merger of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF). Stephen Powney talks to one of the key figures in the process - interim TTF chief executive David Lennan
Timber needs strong voice This year brings two significant news events, both of which represent debates in which timber needs to have a strong voice, explains Dave Hopkins.
Ideas for innovation Representatives of the global wood panel industry converged on Hannover to hear market reports and technical papers on research and innovation. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report.
Offsite on Message The Structural Timber Association is adamant that timber will play a key role in the offsite build sector. Keren Fallwell reports
Climate talks yield new opportunities Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says the EU’s targets for emissions reduction and energy efficiency should be welcomed by the timber industry.
Exports save the day With their domestic market in the relative doldrums, German manufacturers are pinning many of their hopes on exports. Robin Meade reports.
