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A pause for thought
As I write this comment at the start of December, Christmas is literally just around the corner.
As I write this comment at the start of December, Christmas is literally just around the corner.
Pallets and panels
It’s been a case of pallets and panels just recently, as several important annual events in these sectors take place in the UK and Ireland.
It’s been a case of pallets and panels just recently, as several important annual events in these sectors take place in the UK and Ireland.
A plan comes together
“I love it when a plan comes together”. So goes the often quoted line from a certain 1980s TV show.
“I love it when a plan comes together”. So goes the often quoted line from a certain 1980s TV show.
Timber industry on the acquisition trail
Some of the largest UK timber sector companies have been on the acquisition trail this last month.
Some of the largest UK timber sector companies have been on the acquisition trail this last month.
Catching a Wave
How exactly do you catch a wave? In the body boarding sense I mean.
How exactly do you catch a wave? In the body boarding sense I mean.
A new beginning
So, the moment has finally come. The Confederation of Timber Industries is off the ground and what’s more it’s also got its new chief executive.
So, the moment has finally come. The Confederation of Timber Industries is off the ground and what’s more it’s also got its new chief executive.
Seismic Shift
Well I said last month it was a dangerous game second guessing the voting intentions of the public. And so it turned out.
Well I said last month it was a dangerous game second guessing the voting intentions of the public. And so it turned out.
A new united force
I spent some of my Easter this year digging post holes in the garden for a new run of closeboard panel fencing. It's a difficult task at the best of times, made even harder by the need to dig through more than 1ft of concrete. The steady thunk of my 17lb digging bar hitting the concrete left me nursing copious blister wounds and must have been lovely for the neighbours. One neighbour took pity and gave me a glass of beer for my troubles.
I spent some of my Easter this year digging post holes in the garden for a new run of closeboard panel fencing. It's a difficult task at the best of times, made even harder by the need to dig through more than 1ft of concrete. The steady thunk of my 17lb digging bar hitting the concrete left me nursing copious blister wounds and must have been lovely for the neighbours. One neighbour took pity and gave me a glass of beer for my troubles.
Digging deep
So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.
So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.
Investment continues
Travelling around Scotland with colleague Thomas Jay (TTJ group sales manager) recently gave ample evidence of the business confidence being felt by companies in the timber industry.
Travelling around Scotland with colleague Thomas Jay (TTJ group sales manager) recently gave ample evidence of the business confidence being felt by companies in the timber industry.
Timber renaissance continues
The timber industry is ending 2014 on a high note, says TTJ managing editor Sally Spencer
The timber industry is ending 2014 on a high note, says TTJ managing editor Sally Spencer
Industry recovery on show
The timber industry has emerged from the recession with a new energy, says TTJ managing editor Sally Spencer
The timber industry has emerged from the recession with a new energy, says TTJ managing editor Sally Spencer
TTJ Awards reflect buoyant timber industry
This year’s TTJ Awards revealed the timber industry is in positive mood, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
This year’s TTJ Awards revealed the timber industry is in positive mood, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
Celebrations all round
Danzer's reassociation into the FSC is good news, says Mike Jeffree Please remove page references in para 1 and penultimate para
Danzer's reassociation into the FSC is good news, says Mike Jeffree Please remove page references in para 1 and penultimate para
Disappointing scores
The EC’s scorecard reveals that EUTR implementation is patchy, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
The EC’s scorecard reveals that EUTR implementation is patchy, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
EUTR back-up required
Timber traders want guidance from the EU, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
Timber traders want guidance from the EU, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
Time to push at an opening door
Industry initiatives are raising timber's profile, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
Industry initiatives are raising timber's profile, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
A global tool to tackle illegality
The EU's FLEGT programme could develop wider international value, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
The EU's FLEGT programme could develop wider international value, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
A call to arms and architects
Timber is grabbing headlines, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
Timber is grabbing headlines, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree
