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Travis Perkins joins TDUK
Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of timber chain of custody and has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK).
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Travis Perkins is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of timber chain of custody and has also recently joined Timber Development UK (TDUK).
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Vietnam wood product exports grew in March
The value of Vietnam’s timber and wood products exports grew by 46% in March compared to the previous month but are lagging year ago rates, according to Vietnam’s Customs Office figures cited by the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market bulletin.
The value of Vietnam’s timber and wood products exports grew by 46% in March compared to the previous month but are lagging year ago rates, according to Vietnam’s Customs Office figures cited by the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market bulletin.
TDUK partners with Carrefour du Bois
Timber Development UK (TDUK), the UK’s largest trade association for the timber supply chain, is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities.
Timber Development UK (TDUK), the UK’s largest trade association for the timber supply chain, is partnering with Carrefour International du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities.
Latest TDUK stats show timber import volumes fall at start of 2024
The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
The latest Timber Development UK stats show that falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports accounted for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, compared to a year earlier.
TTJ Awards 2024 voting to go live
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.
The annual nationwide search for the best-performing timber product companies in the UK & Ireland – the TTJ Awards – got underway on Friday, April 5.
New report says Belarusian timber entering EU via Poland to beat sanctions
A multi-agency investigative report has outlined how Belarus is allegedly circumventing EU timber sanctions by exporting wood via other countries.
A multi-agency investigative report has outlined how Belarus is allegedly circumventing EU timber sanctions by exporting wood via other countries.
BioComposites Centre’s Rob Elias to join MDF Recovery
The director of the well-known BioComposites Centre at Bangor University in Wales is to join MDF Recovery as head of business development.
The director of the well-known BioComposites Centre at Bangor University in Wales is to join MDF Recovery as head of business development.
STA launches new skills hub and installer training scheme
In a move that will significantly improve access to high-quality timber skills training, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched an online Skills Hub incorporating its new STA Installer Training Scheme (ITS).
In a move that will significantly improve access to high-quality timber skills training, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched an online Skills Hub incorporating its new STA Installer Training Scheme (ITS).
TDUK to hold UK Timber Design Conference in London
Timber Development UK is organising a new conference – the UK Timber Design Conference - focused on a low carbon transformation of the built environment using timber.
Timber Development UK is organising a new conference – the UK Timber Design Conference - focused on a low carbon transformation of the built environment using timber.
Finsa’s Pablo Figueroa López is the new EPF chairman
Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
ISC to be hosted in Sicily
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
The International Softwood Conference (ISC) will this year be held in Sicily on October 17-18.
London Softwood Club goes from strength to strength
The president of popular London timber trade body the London Softwood Club has told the annual AGM that the club is going “from strength to strength”.
The president of popular London timber trade body the London Softwood Club has told the annual AGM that the club is going “from strength to strength”.
Softwood imports for 2023 finished higher than 2022, TDUK data shows
Timber imports rallied in 2023 to finish just 2% down on the previous 12 months, with some products even outperforming 2022 levels, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
Timber imports rallied in 2023 to finish just 2% down on the previous 12 months, with some products even outperforming 2022 levels, according to the latest TDUK statistics.
German, Austrian and Swiss sawmills blast Brussels over EU forest regulation
The associations of the sawmill and wood industry in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries have met in Zurich to discuss the current economic and political conditions, including impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The associations of the sawmill and wood industry in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) countries have met in Zurich to discuss the current economic and political conditions, including impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
German sawmilling sector welcomes restart of federal house construction stimulus programme
The German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the restart of a funding programme to stimulate the German house construction industry but criticizes the lack of funding and focus on sustainable building materials.
The German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) has welcomed the restart of a funding programme to stimulate the German house construction industry but criticizes the lack of funding and focus on sustainable building materials.
TDUK releases UK timber product embodied carbon data
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.
Plywood industry converges on City of London for annual PCL dinner
About 120 plywood industry representatives and their guests gathered in the City of London recently for the much-anticipated annual dinner of the Plywood Club of London (PCL).
About 120 plywood industry representatives and their guests gathered in the City of London recently for the much-anticipated annual dinner of the Plywood Club of London (PCL).
Timber trade converges on Bristol for annual WTTA dinner
The city of Bristol was awash with timber traders last Friday for the Western Area Timber Trades Association (WTTA) annual dinner, which also saw TV sports presenter Jason Mohammad provide lively entertainment.
The city of Bristol was awash with timber traders last Friday for the Western Area Timber Trades Association (WTTA) annual dinner, which also saw TV sports presenter Jason Mohammad provide lively entertainment.
Timber import volumes among positive market indicators for year ahead
Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.
Latest timber import statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK) show the 2023 UK total imported volume is looking likely to be only slightly behind 2022’s figures.
EPF chairman to remain in role until successor can be found
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has confirmed that Martin Brettenthaler will remain chairman of the EPF while a successor is chosen.
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has confirmed that Martin Brettenthaler will remain chairman of the EPF while a successor is chosen.
