A number of core issues for the Global Timber Forum (GTF) were identified at its first meeting on 22 and 23 May in Rome, the European Timber Federation reports. Industry and association representatives from around the globe are to share ...
Tags: Wood Industry, Timber
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) has implemented the announced changes to its chain-of-custody (COC) standard in connection with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR). The new standard took effect on 24 May ...
Tags: EUTR Requirements, Construction
At a total of roughly 1.54m m³ the Japanese gluelam industry raised its production volume by around 5% last year and thereby increased its output for the third year in succession. In spite of the repeated growth, the previous peak ...
Tags: Gluelam Output, Construction
Automotive paint and coatings supplier Axalta Coating Systems has rolled out a new corporate brand identity. Axalta, formerly known as DuPont Performance Coatings, said its new logo highlights the company name as well as its focus on ...
Tags: Construction, Automotive paint, coatings
FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, is excited that On-line Registration is Now Open for our 2013 Mid Year meeting being held in Pittsburgh, PA, October 2 - 4, 2013, at the Sheraton Station Square. The Educational Sessions on ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
Arboritec USA announces the start of an exclusive distribution agreement for Arboritec’s line of Ceramic Fortified waterborne finishes with Colorado-based Palo Duro Hardwoods assuming service responsibility for all Colorado, New ...
Tags: Duro Hardwoods, Construction Glass
Gearing up for the return of a healthy home building and remodeling market, manufacturers and suppliers have stepped up plans for exhibit spaces for the new Design and Construction Week, when the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the ...
Tags: Construction, New Products
With the Southeast's housing industry enjoying a strong recovery – including 18 improving markets in Florida according to a national index – the 35th annual Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is experiencing a resurgence as ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
NALFA was approached by the popular television show Designing Spaces for a six show special that will air from June – August of 2013. "Designing Spaces of Hope" is dedicated to raising awareness about distinct causes that relate to ...
Tags: Construction, floor
O-I has entered into an agreement with Emhart Glass to supply glass forming machines and parts to all of O-I’s plants around the world. This strategic alliance is an extension of a long-standing relationship between the two companies, ...
Tags: O-I Statement, Emhart Glass
The 18th international biennial trade fair for machinery, equipment and systems for the processing of flat and hollow glass, glass and finished products for the industry will be held from 23 to 26 October 2013 in Milan, at the Rho Fiera ...
Tags: trade fair, processing machinery
An innovative UK solar start up that was spun out from Oxford University has taken a major step towards commercial production, after revealing it has set a new efficiency record for its solar glass technology. Oxford PV has pioneered the ...
Tags: Oxford PV, Solar Glass Technology
June 7th Governor Nikolai Denin attended dealer conference furniture concern "Katyusha" in Dyatkovo. Sergey Avdeev introduced the Governor plans to turn Dyatkovo one of the major tourist centers of Bryansk.This will be facilitated ...
Tags: Regional Budget, Construction
Interior designers in search of some of the latest developments in glass and glazing will find many new options when they attend NeoCon, North America’s largest contract furnishings trade show, taking place June 10-12 at ...
Tags: Decorative Glass, Merchandise Mart
Glass for Europe, an association made up of Europe’s flat glass manufacturers, has issued a statement related to the European Commission’s (EC) anti-subsidy investigation into imports of solar glass from China. In the statement, ...