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December 2022
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Tackling toxicity continues
Ian King, chief operating officer at Zeroignition, explains how innovation has led to a generation of low-toxicity fire retardants and why this should lead to an uptick in the use timber for construction
Pick and mix
At Joyce’s Hardware and Home in Galway, four different Combilift products are now hard at work handling the vast range of over 30,000 products that are in stock
A question of safety
It’s one thing to grow, harvest, process and sell timber products, somewhere along the line you have to handle, store and transport them – safely. Tony Benson, global marketing manager at Baumann Sideloaders offers some advice
Clouds on hardwood horizon
The outlook in the UK hardwood market is darkening, but the last two profitable years should help insulate businesses from a downturn, say importers. Mike Jeffree reports
Down but not out
It’s certainly been a year of two halves for Ireland’s timber sector, with the gains of early 2022 being eroded by falling demand. Sally Spencer reports
Safety first
Dr Stephen Uphill, technical lead for wood protection – Americas and industrial at Arxada looks at the future of timber used in traditional Creosote applications
Promotion plans
Wood Protection Association director Gordon Ewbank explains why promoting the correct specification of preservative treated wood is crucial
Slow down continues
Latest BMBI stats show that timber and joinery sales were down again in August
ISC underlines multiple challenges
Market constraints, from economic downturn to the threat of curbs on production from environmental regulation were a key focus of the 2022 International Softwood Conference. Mike Jeffree reports
Imports continue to tumble continues
Latest figures from the TDUK reveal that imports are well down on last year
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
