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Staff Writer
Report sparks WPA response on flame retardant treatment
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is calling on timber cladding designers to improve their knowledge about the specification of flame-retardant treatments, in response to the publication of a report on fires involving thermally modified wood.
Simon Henry joins WPA team
Simon Henry has become a director of the Wood Protection Association (WPA), as of January 1. He will operate as part of the Association’s management team with responsibility for WPA strategy and membership development.
A CLT plant for professionals
Kallfass is playing a leading role in the new production line and CLT plant at best wood Schneider
Mentoring merits
Cyndi Chandler, managing director of Simpson Strong-Tie, with over three decades of experience in the industry, shares her views on the importance of mentorships in timber engineering
Celebrations and a Christmas wish
Andrew True celebrates some Wood Technology Group milestones
Leading the way
Andrew Madge, president of the British Woodworking Federation, explains how the organisation is embracing opportunities and driving forward change
Red oak glulam for greener cities
AHEC’s latest showcase clearly demonstrated red oak’s structural engineered timber potential. Mike Jeffree reports
US Accoya plant is open for big business
Accsys Technologies has pressed the go button at its joint venture American production facility, with the focus on international market growth and customer experience. Mike Jeffree reports
Zest smashes charity target for 2024
Garden furniture, grow-your-own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest has smashed its charity fund-raising target for 2024. Presenting a cheque for £18,800 to Mind – North East Wales – was one of the highlights of the company’s Christmas get together.
Fork spacer saviours
Mike Gorman, sales director for racking specialist Filstorage explains how to store non-palletised products at height safely