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German, Austrian and Swiss sawmills blast Brussels over EU forest regulation
The associations of the sawmill and wood industry in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries have met in Zurich to discuss the current economic and political conditions, including impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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The associations of the sawmill and wood industry in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries have met in Zurich to discuss the current economic and political conditions, including impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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EPF signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has joined with 72 leading companies and 34 industry organisations in signing the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal.
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has joined with 72 leading companies and 34 industry organisations in signing the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal.
German sawmilling sector welcomes restart of federal house construction stimulus programme
The German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the restart of a funding programme to stimulate the German house construction industry but criticizes the lack of funding and focus on sustainable building materials.
The German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the restart of a funding programme to stimulate the German house construction industry but criticizes the lack of funding and focus on sustainable building materials.
TDUK releases UK timber product embodied carbon data
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Powerful new policy report shows path to net zero with timber
Timber Development UK (TDUK), in collaboration with Waugh Thistleton Architects, has released a study on policies from across the globe which encourage the use of timber in construction.
Timber Development UK (TDUK), in collaboration with Waugh Thistleton Architects, has released a study on policies from across the globe which encourage the use of timber in construction.
Pfleiderer wins German Sustainability Award
Pfleiderer has won the German Sustainability Award (DNP) 2024 in the Basic Materials/Wood Processing category.
Pfleiderer has won the German Sustainability Award (DNP) 2024 in the Basic Materials/Wood Processing category.
EPF applauds cascading use of wood in EU legislation
The formal revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) to include the cascading use of wood principle has been strongly welcomed by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
The formal revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) to include the cascading use of wood principle has been strongly welcomed by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
W Howard and MDF Recovery agree UK and Ireland licensing deal
UK MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard Ltd has agreed a multi-year licence for the use of MDF Recovery’s MDF recycling technology to produce loose-fill wood fibre insulation in the UK & Irish markets.
UK MDF mouldings manufacturer W Howard Ltd has agreed a multi-year licence for the use of MDF Recovery’s MDF recycling technology to produce loose-fill wood fibre insulation in the UK & Irish markets.
Taylor Maxwell named Timber Trader of the Year in TTJ Awards 2023
Taylor Maxwell has been voted Timber Trader of the Year in this year’s TTJ Awards.
Taylor Maxwell has been voted Timber Trader of the Year in this year’s TTJ Awards.
TTJ Awards prepares for lift-off
The TTJ Awards 2023 is preparing for lift-off in central London on Friday September 15.
The TTJ Awards 2023 is preparing for lift-off in central London on Friday September 15.
Second Build with Wood conference to be held in Ireland
Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in collaboration with state forestry company Coillte is organising a conference called “Addressing the Climate and Housing Crisis” in October.
Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in collaboration with state forestry company Coillte is organising a conference called “Addressing the Climate and Housing Crisis” in October.
UK Parliamentary group sets policy recommendations for expanding timber construction
The latest report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries, ‘Timber Construction: Barriers and Solutions’, provides a set of policy recommendations to expand low-carbon timber construction in the UK.
The latest report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries, ‘Timber Construction: Barriers and Solutions’, provides a set of policy recommendations to expand low-carbon timber construction in the UK.
TDUK launches guide to understanding low carbon timber construction
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has launched a new guide to understanding options for timber construction.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has launched a new guide to understanding options for timber construction.
National timber window frame recycling scheme started
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has joined forces with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and Community Wood Recycling to support timber window frame recycling across the construction industry.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has joined forces with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and Community Wood Recycling to support timber window frame recycling across the construction industry.
Voting is open in TTJ Awards 2023
Voting for this year’s TTJ Awards is firmly underway and the votes are rolling in across the wood product industry categories.
Voting for this year’s TTJ Awards is firmly underway and the votes are rolling in across the wood product industry categories.
Stora Enso partners with Polish plywood producer on lignin binder
Stora Enso’s lignin product – Lineo – is being used by Polish plywood manufacturer Paged to replace fossil-based glue in plywood.
Stora Enso’s lignin product – Lineo – is being used by Polish plywood manufacturer Paged to replace fossil-based glue in plywood.
Net Zero roadmap for timber sector debuts
A new timber industry net zero roadmap shows the timber supply chain is responsible for 1,575,356 tonnes CO2 equivalent (e) territorial emissions – which is about 0.35% of the UK total.
A new timber industry net zero roadmap shows the timber supply chain is responsible for 1,575,356 tonnes CO2 equivalent (e) territorial emissions – which is about 0.35% of the UK total.
Interpol operation results in seizure of over 94,000m3 of illegal timber
A joint Interpol - World Customs Organization (WCO) law enforcement operation has seen arrests and the disruption of timber crime networks globally.
A joint Interpol - World Customs Organization (WCO) law enforcement operation has seen arrests and the disruption of timber crime networks globally.
View the TTJ Awards 2022 video highlights
The video and photo highlights of this year’s TTJ Awards 2022 are now available online.
The video and photo highlights of this year’s TTJ Awards 2022 are now available online.
TTJ Awards voting ends today
Today is the last day of voting for the voted categories in the TTJ Awards 2022.
Today is the last day of voting for the voted categories in the TTJ Awards 2022.