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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
Ivan Savage is general manager of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society
The UKTFA’s recent 10th anniversary dinner, which produced a generous donation of £1,020 for the Timber Trades Benevolent Society, is an indication of the ongoing commitment fromthe industry to support the valuable assistance that the TTBS gives to the retired, sick and less fortunate from our industry.
The UKTFA’s recent 10th anniversary dinner, which produced a generous donation of £1,020 for the Timber Trades Benevolent Society, is an indication of the ongoing commitment fromthe industry to support the valuable assistance that the TTBS gives to the retired, sick and less fortunate from our industry.
Dave Campbell is marketing & training manager of the British Woodworking Federation
The BWF’s Woodworking Industry Training Forum (WITForum) is on a quest – one which aims to qualify the workforce and bring in more people.
The BWF’s Woodworking Industry Training Forum (WITForum) is on a quest – one which aims to qualify the workforce and bring in more people.
Alan Wildsmith is business development manager at B&K Structures
Advances in architectural and engineering techniques, as well as in the variety of materials used, mean that in today’s industry ambitious building designs that would previously have been impossible are easily realised. Focusing on engineered timber, B&K Structures stresses the significance of this sustainable product and why it is important to champion it down the supply chain.
Advances in architectural and engineering techniques, as well as in the variety of materials used, mean that in today’s industry ambitious building designs that would previously have been impossible are easily realised. Focusing on engineered timber, B&K Structures stresses the significance of this sustainable product and why it is important to champion it down the supply chain.
UK wood-processing sacrificed for renewables
The government continues to ignore the timber industry's concerns about large-scale biomass, says UKFPA executive director David Sulman
The government continues to ignore the timber industry's concerns about large-scale biomass, says UKFPA executive director David Sulman
ETTF a united voice for European timber industry
The European Timber Trade Federation gives the industry stronger representation, says its president Andreas von Möller
The European Timber Trade Federation gives the industry stronger representation, says its president Andreas von Möller
Wood Technology Society stronger than ever
The WTS is benefiting from being part of a larger, well-funded organisation, says Jim Coulson
The WTS is benefiting from being part of a larger, well-funded organisation, says Jim Coulson
Industry training requires industry approach
The first timber industry qualifications have been developed and the industry needs to work together to ensure the momentum is maintained, says Dave Campbell of the British Woodworking Federation
The first timber industry qualifications have been developed and the industry needs to work together to ensure the momentum is maintained, says Dave Campbell of the British Woodworking Federation
Proposed ISPM15 extension brings fundamental change
TIMCON is ensuring that any expansion of ISPM15 coverage does not disadvantage its members, says president John Dye
TIMCON is ensuring that any expansion of ISPM15 coverage does not disadvantage its members, says president John Dye
GLTA's work continues
The Glued Laminated Timber Association is thriving as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, says chairman Christopher Mettem
The Glued Laminated Timber Association is thriving as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, says chairman Christopher Mettem
We need to inspire our customers – and ourselves
Efforts to promote timber's' benefits need industry input and support, says David Hopkins of Wood for Good
Efforts to promote timber's' benefits need industry input and support, says David Hopkins of Wood for Good
NHLA – strong roots and global reach
The National Hardwood Lumber Association is a truly international organisation, says executive director Mark Barford
The National Hardwood Lumber Association is a truly international organisation, says executive director Mark Barford
New Part L revision good news for timber frame
The latest Part L revision adopts a practical approach to improved energy efficiency, says UK Timber Frame Association chairman Simon Orrells
The latest Part L revision adopts a practical approach to improved energy efficiency, says UK Timber Frame Association chairman Simon Orrells
New institute aims to improve air quality
Wally Gilder, a committee member of the Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers, explains the new organisation's objectives
Wally Gilder, a committee member of the Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers, explains the new organisation's objectives
Good start in fragile market
The BWF is off to a good start for 2012, says chief executive Iain McIlwee
The BWF is off to a good start for 2012, says chief executive Iain McIlwee
Supply chain integration is key
The timber frame industry needs to integrate more fully with its members, up and down the supply chain, says Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the UK Timber Frame Association
The timber frame industry needs to integrate more fully with its members, up and down the supply chain, says Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the UK Timber Frame Association
Communicating with decision makers essential
Timber traders must not just talk among themselves, says AHEC's David Venables
Timber traders must not just talk among themselves, says AHEC's David Venables
