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King Charles is a known advocate for the environment, with a great appreciation for the natural world. One would imagine he has a


few pieces of fantastic timber furniture in his possession, but he may not have known about modified wood until this week. During a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show on May 18, he had


a close look at Accoya modified wood on the Parkinson’s UK show garden (see pg6). A prominent handrail, which also carries water, was a


standout feature in the garden and he was photographed touching and examining the material. Millimetre UK manufactured the handrail, associated night shelter and benches for the installation. It’s clear from my conversations with Parkinson’s UK management on the garden that the wood made an impression on him, as it has with visitors and also no doubt will do at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital, a centre for research and treatment of Parkinson’s, where it will find a home following the show. The media attention follows encouraging provisional annual results for Accsys, showing record sales volumes for the full year ended March 31,2026. Its US business is growing strongly, while new partnerships in mainland Europe are also opening up opportunities. The long period of investment, refining of the business and,


crucially, adding manufacturing capacity to satisfy demand, has led the Accoya and Tricoya brands into a period of growth in multiple geographic and product markets. While the Royal Household would be reticent of course to convey any sense of royal approval to a commercial


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product, the photo of King Charles enthusiastically examining Accoya and asking Parkinson’s UK management about it encapsulates the new wave of growth being experienced by the modified wood brand. Also appearing in this edition is our preview of Carrefour


International du Bois (CIB), taking place at the Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire Nantes, France, from June 2 to 4. The biennial event, which this year will feature more


than 630 stands, attracts timber businesses from around the world. At the last show in 2024, 39% of exhibitors were from outside France, as were the same percentage of the 13,500 visitors. In 2024, the number of visitors from the UK and Ireland


rose by 29%. A number of UK companies will be exhibiting at the event, being attended by TTJ’s Mike Jeffree. We also feature an interview with Jimmy Rowlinson,


chairman of Rowlinson Group – a company celebrating its 100th anniversary. He is a mine of information on the UK timber products and chart key changes in the industry, as well as having some pointers to running a successful business. Meanwhile, TTJ’s digital content is increasingly ramping up – with market e-shots, online reports and e-newsletters designed to keep the trade up to date with latest industry developments. As well as TTJ subscriptions, we are rolling out a Premium Content service shortly to give readers more options on what information they receive.


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