Print your own
Advances in biotechnology have combined with 3D printing technology to give us the very real prospect of 3D printed wood products that have the exact same structure as naturally grown timber. Simon Hastelow reports
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WPC sales continue to grow
Wood-plastic composites have conquered the decking market with 25% growth and made big in-roads into...
The climate’s right for Timber kitchens
Wood’s looks and sustainability are proving a winning combination in UK kitchens. Mike Jeffree reports
Ready or not for Bio-based
Brought to you by Our industry relies on glues, resins or adhesives. The products we...
Virtual vision changes reality
Brought to you by Holographic computers, artificial intelligence, mixed reality – sound a bit like...
Lumin embarks on expansion project
Brought to you by Another chapter has started in the story of Uruguay-based plywood manufacturer Uruply (Lumin). Construction and groundwork at the Tacuarembó mill in the north central region of…
Spruce bark’s biophenol future?
Brought to you by The BioComposites Centre at Bangor University has done extensive studies into sources and industrial applications of bio-phenol. Among its research, the bark of Sitka spruce was…
Growing the seeds
Brought to you by These are interesting and exciting days for biochemicals business Evertree. When WBPI caught up with Evertree CEO Nicolas Masson recently, the company had made a number…
In the pink
Plantation hardwood is a relatively recent option for timber buyers, but its reputation is growing. Stephen Powney looks at Urufor’s Red Grandis branded timber produced in Uruguay
Clear vision
Sarah Wild reports on the next generation of modified timber – augmented, transparent wood
Cover stories
Cladding manufacturers have been involved in many eye-catching projects recently – some more avantgarde than others. Sally Spencer reports
