Search Results: 'Timber Trade Federation'

Leading the QA move
10 June, 2022
Gordon Ewbank, director of the Wood Protection Association, outlines the drive to quality assurance of treated wood

Joinery’s green imperative
10 June, 2022
Rob Black, director of environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Howdens, explains why sustainability of timber products in manufacturing has never been so important

Apprentices tell their stories
10 June, 2022
Helen Hewitt, CEO of the BWF explains how the industry’s next generation is being fostered and supported

Imports continue to fall
10 June, 2022
The TTF’s latest statistics show that import volumes are still declining

TIMCON head welcomes collaborative approach
24 May, 2022
John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Association (TIMCON) has commended the increasing trend for wood-based organisations representing different parts of the industry to work closer together, with the shared goals of tackling challenges and improving the position of the sector overall.

WPA appoints BM Certification to expand provision of Benchmark scheme
11 April, 2022
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has appointed BM Certification to expand provision of its WPA Benchmark quality scheme for treated wood in the EU region. The move follows significant interest in the third-party accreditation of wood treating plant to comply with changing supply chain requirements in the UK.

Imports up in 2021
08 April, 2022
Latest TTF statistics show that import volumes in 2021 were substantially up on 2020

TTF issues birch plywood trade note
07 April, 2022
The Timber Trade Federation has issued a new trade note on birch plywood.

Hamish Macleod wins Confor award for dedication to forestry
21 March, 2022
Hamish Macleod was awarded the 'Dedicated Service to Forestry Award' at the Confor dinner and awards ceremony this month, following the announcement of his retirement last year.

Some seasonality returning, says TIMCON
21 March, 2022
There are early signs of wood availability returning to established seasonal patterns, according to the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) – although significant challenges in the market remain.

Timber import volumes showing a return to regular winter pattern, says TTF
04 February, 2022
Timber and panel product import volumes continued to show a steady decline in Q4 2021 as more regular demand returns to the market, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) statistics.

Buoyant times for cladding
04 February, 2022
Aesthetic and technical advances, combined with its environmental credentials, are developing the market for timber cladding. Timber Decking and Cladding Association director of operations Janet Sycamore reports

TDUK kicks off new era
04 February, 2022
Timber Development UK (TDUK) held its first AGM and global market conference in November, kicking off a new chapter in timber sector representation with a big vision to communicate timber’s benefits to a wide audience. Stephen Powney was there to bring this report

2022 What lies ahead?
04 February, 2022
The tumult of 2020 was followed by an equally unpredictable 2021, but what will this year bring? TTJ asked key players in the industry how they think the year may play out

Festival of hope
27 January, 2022
The World of Wood Festival showcased how developing timber’s market potential can contribute to forest maintenance and climate change mitigation, reports Timber Trade Federation FLEGT communications executive Lucy Bedry

Festival of hope
27 January, 2022
The World of Wood Festival showcased how developing timber’s market potential can contribute to forest maintenance and climate change mitigation, reports Timber Trade Federation FLEGT communications executive Lucy Bedry

Record import volumes in q3
25 January, 2022
Latest TTF stats show timber import records continued to be broken in 2021

TTF issues warning of a scammer impersonating a construction company
20 January, 2022
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is warning of a scammer ordering significant amounts of timber by impersonating a construction company.

TTF says stability returns to UK timber supply chain
10 January, 2022
The UK’s leading timber industry representative body – the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) – says the industry will enter a period of greater stability in 2022 following a year of record imports.

TTBS Christmas message
15 December, 2021
On behalf of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s (TTBS) trustees, our national president for 2021 and 2022, John Taylor, the TTBS board of management and our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the society throughout 2021, which has continued to be a most difficult year for us all.