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The return of Timber in interiors
(31/01/2012)

The demand for the use of wood in interiors has seen a massive revival in recent years as home buyers’ preferences have moved away from metal and glass in the home. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in the stairparts market where metal and glass balustrading is no longer the ideal choice for customers demanding a more homely touch to their staircase. There are many well known reasons for the popularity of wood in interiors. It has various unique qualities and benefits over other mat... [more]

Timber Expo 2012 – key messages for specifiers
(30/01/2012)

TRADA Technology Ltd , independent timber research, consultancy, testing and information provider for the construction industry in the UK, will take ‘a longer-term view to ensure that timber maintains and grows its market position’, said Chief Executive Andrew Abbott. And Timber Expo 2012, he stressed, is an ‘important platform for TRADA, its members and indeed for the timber industry as a whole to deliver key messages to specifiers and clients’. Backed by TRADA Technology, the launch event ... [more]

Caterpillar to significantly increase the number of Cat-branded forestry machines
(20/07/2006)

Caterpillar Inc. has announced plans to significantly increase the number of Cat-branded machines available to the Caterpillar dealer network for marketing to the forestry industry. In an agreement with alliance partner Blount International, Inc., Caterpillar is replacing the current TimberkingTM brand name with the Caterpillar® and Cat® brands. The Timberking line includes products manufactured by both Caterpillar and Blount and sold exclusively through Caterpillar dealers. The lines of trac... [more]

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