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October 2022
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Current challenges for timber engineers
On July 5, the Wood Technology Group (WTG) of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IOM3) held its Timber 2022 conference at the IOM3 HQ in London. In a summary of their keynote lecture, Matt Caldwell and Natasha Watson from Buro Happold, Bath, discuss current challenges for practising timber engineers
Back on course
The TTBS National Golf Day took place in July, after a two-year break due to the pandemic
Ransfords makes a point
Sawmiller Charles Ransford & Son’s latest investment is an automated post-pointing line, which has helped to transform the operation. Stephen Powney reports
Talking treatments
Speakers at this year’s WPA Conference focused on timber’s net carbon credentials and on its longevity. Sally Spencer reports
European panels sector gathers in times of uncertainty
European panel sector representatives came together in Belgium to hear about industry developments at a time of increasing economic uncertainty. Stephen Powney was there
Tecnologia Italiana
It’s been four years since the last Xylexpo due to Covid, but organisers are looking to get the show back on track in Milan in October. Stephen Powney reports
Learning their timber craft
Students delivered stunning timber designs in the Southside Hereford University Design Challenge earlier this year. Tabitha Binding, head of education and engagement at Timber Development UK, reports
Reinforcing sustainability
Interholco has published its latest sustainability report. Mike Jeffree reports
Investing in the future
Following a £1.2m investment, Paul Causer, timber mill manager at Beesley & Fildes, explains the impact on the merchant’s timber services and how automated technology is benefiting customers and the business
Reinforcing UK Service
Ahlmark Lines, which carries over 20% of Swedish timber exports to the UK is developing its service to the market. Mike Jeffree reports
Headwinds fail to blow Scotline off course
Times may be challenging, but the leading timber and forest products shipper has maintained investment and development. Mike Jeffree reports
Shoreham hit the heights
Despite current market turbulence, following a major rise in throughput in the first three quarters of 2021, the port is pushing on with further improvements in its offer to users. Mike Jeffree reports
Creeksea upgrades
The long-established forest products port called in a team of international experts to boost throughput and profitability. Mike Jeffree reports
ABP sharpens forest products focus
The port group continues to develop its timber handling capacity and capabilities. Mike Jeffree reports
Resilience, resources and R&D
Rachel Lawrence, business manager at Grown in Britain reports on the organisation’s latest activities and the increasing use of British-grown timber
Still going strong
Gordon Timber is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year
Sawmills survive choppy waters
Challenges are coming thick and fast but the British timber sector is proving its resilience. Sally Spencer reports
Forestry first
Mick Bottomley, head of marketing and sales at Forestry and Land Scotland, explains the importance of planting the right tree in the right place
Carbon, climate and conifers
With emissions reduction efforts now unlikely to limit global warming to the critical 1.5⁰C, much focus is now on Natural Climate Solutions as part of efforts to capture and store carbon. Stuart Goodall, chief executive of the Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor) looks at how productive forestry can play a significant role in carbon capture and argues the case for large-scale and urgent productive planting
Lull follows demand frenzy
Late winter storms started this year’s fencing season with a bang but it quickly slowed. Demand for pallets has also eased as the UK economy stutters. Keren Fallwell reports
