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East Meets West
Nankai Plywood has a rich 80-year manufacturing history and has embarked on a new phase of growth with an acquisition, a new factory and marketing moves to target fresh markets. Stephen Powney spoke to Nankai Plywood
Beyond the storm
The Canadian Forestry Sector is facing significant challenges, but product and market development and diversification hold bright promise for the future, writes Derek Nighbor, President and CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada
Cautious Approach
The UK Forest Market Report 2025, which was published at the end of last year, reveals a market summarised as cautious and selective. Sally Spencer reports
Making the Most of Natural Advantage
The cladding market is not without challenges; Vincent Timber’s Senior Technical Sales Ed Sutch tells TTJ. But demand for timber products is underpinned by their combination of inherent sustainability and performance characteristics, plus latest technical innovation
Reaping the Eco-Dividend
Accoya sales into cladding have benefited from product innovation, added manufacturing capacity plus the growing trend towards natural looking, environmentally-sound building facades, says manufacturer Accsys Technologies. Mike Jeffree reports.
Quality Builds Demand
Timber cladding’s future depends on getting it right, writes Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) Director of Strategy, Communications and Membership Development Laura Qualters