Industry Update - Page 3
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BWF gears up for members’ day
The BWF is helping joinery companies in these economic and regulatory demanding times. Its chief executive, Iain McIlwee, explains
The BWF is helping joinery companies in these economic and regulatory demanding times. Its chief executive, Iain McIlwee, explains
Supporting demand for treated timber
The Wood Protection Association is building confidence in treated timber, says Steve Young, director of operations
The Wood Protection Association is building confidence in treated timber, says Steve Young, director of operations
Trussed rafters meet the demands of modern construction
Trussed rafters contribute to sustainable construction, says Nick Boulton, director of the Trussed Rafter Association
Trussed rafters contribute to sustainable construction, says Nick Boulton, director of the Trussed Rafter Association
It's time for timber frame
There's never been a better time to be involved in the timber industry, says Lawrence Young, chairman of the UK Timber Frame Association
There's never been a better time to be involved in the timber industry, says Lawrence Young, chairman of the UK Timber Frame Association
UK timber – a safe and easy option
Buying home-grown timber is a low-risk choice, says Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall
Buying home-grown timber is a low-risk choice, says Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall
Eastern markets hold promise
As domestic demand remains sluggish, it’s time for British producers to look to markets in the Middle East and north Africa, says Charles Trevor, a consultant for American Softwoods
As domestic demand remains sluggish, it’s time for British producers to look to markets in the Middle East and north Africa, says Charles Trevor, a consultant for American Softwoods
EUTR due diligence made simple
EU Timber Regulation due diligence risk assessment should hold no fears for the industry, says Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White
EU Timber Regulation due diligence risk assessment should hold no fears for the industry, says Timber Trade Federation chief executive John White
Encouraging signs
Uncertainty remains but there are encouraging signs within the economy that the timber industry should take heart from, says Iain McIlwee, chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation
Uncertainty remains but there are encouraging signs within the economy that the timber industry should take heart from, says Iain McIlwee, chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation
Ash to ashes
Ash dieback has been a wake-up call to the government to take plant health seriously, says David Sulman, UKFPA executive director
Ash dieback has been a wake-up call to the government to take plant health seriously, says David Sulman, UKFPA executive director
60 years and going strong
The Plywood Club of London is as relevant today as it when it was established 60 years ago, says chairman Peter Lapage
The Plywood Club of London is as relevant today as it when it was established 60 years ago, says chairman Peter Lapage
Charity begins in the trade
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society is as important today as it was when it was founded in 1897, says general manager Ivan Savage
The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society is as important today as it was when it was founded in 1897, says general manager Ivan Savage
Diversity is best defence
Reducing forests’ diversity provides the ideal breeding ground for pathogens, says David Jenkins, director of Coed Cymru
Reducing forests’ diversity provides the ideal breeding ground for pathogens, says David Jenkins, director of Coed Cymru
WTA goes from strength to strength
The Western Timber Trade is developing relationships with universities. Chairman Richard Bagnall reports
The Western Timber Trade is developing relationships with universities. Chairman Richard Bagnall reports
Strength in numbers
The issues facing the wood panels industry will be fought more easily with a united front, says WPIF director-general Alastair Kerr
The issues facing the wood panels industry will be fought more easily with a united front, says WPIF director-general Alastair Kerr
Confor lobbies government to make change for better
Timber offers environmental and economic benefits, and the government needs to know, says Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall
Timber offers environmental and economic benefits, and the government needs to know, says Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall
Protection technology helps make more of timber
Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, outlines latest developments in the wood protection sector
Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, outlines latest developments in the wood protection sector
NETTA puts timber on the curriculum
The North East Timber Trade Association actively promotes timber. Its chairman, James Southern, outlines some of its initiatives
The North East Timber Trade Association actively promotes timber. Its chairman, James Southern, outlines some of its initiatives
Applause for Accord
The new industry Accord will bring benefits for all, says TIMCON president John Dye
The new industry Accord will bring benefits for all, says TIMCON president John Dye
Accord strengthens industry representation
Wider co-operation gives industry better value from its trade associations, says TTJ chief executive John White
Wider co-operation gives industry better value from its trade associations, says TTJ chief executive John White
Helping builders merchant customers
Strengthening the supply chain is essential to growth, says Stuart McKill, managing director of Pasquill
Strengthening the supply chain is essential to growth, says Stuart McKill, managing director of Pasquill
