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Plywood sector updated on industry merger plans
23 December, 2014
UK plywood industry representatives have been updated on the latest merger discussions between the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF).

Autumn Statement broadly welcomed
03 December, 2014
The timber industry has broadly welcomed the pledges made in the chancellor’s Autumn Statement but still has concerns regarding issues such as the government’s refusal to budge over reducing VAT on RMI work and the spectre of what Richard Bagnall, managing director of Robbins Timber, refers to as “significant public spending cuts post election, potentially slowing down economic recovery”.

BMF launches Timber Forum
17 November, 2014
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) held its first dedicated Timber Forum last week.

Joinery careers website launched
01 November, 2014
A website to boost apprenticeships and careers in the joinery sector has been launched.

Firing the message home
14 October, 2014
John Fletcher, manager of the BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme, reports on this year’s Fire Door Safety Week

Joinery business gathers pace
14 October, 2014
The joinery sector is working at full speed but while the full order books are welcome, increased demand brings challenges. Liz Male reports from the BWF.

Timber expertise gets 72-hour exposure
06 October, 2014
Technical support for contractors, architects and specifiers interested in the latest joinery trends and innovations is on offer at this week’s Timber Expo and W14 shows, both running at the NEC until October 8.

Interim chief begins work at TTF
06 October, 2014
David Lennan has begun work as interim chief executive of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) as it and British Woodworking Federation (BWF) tackle the setting up of a joint company to bridge the two organisations.

Certification adds value
24 September, 2014
T Brewer director Keith Fryer comments on the value certification brings to forests and on the importance of representing timber with one voice

Certification adds value
24 September, 2014
T Brewer director Keith Fryer comments on the value certification brings to forests and on the importance of representing timber with one voice

BWF president addresses LHC
11 September, 2014
Around 30 hardwood traders met for the London Hardwood Club (LHC) lunch at the Honourable Artillary Company in London yesterday.

TTF/BWF joint venture enters next phase
11 September, 2014
The merger of the Timber Trade Federation and British Woodworking Federation has moved a step closer with the two parties signing a Memorandum of Undertanding (MoU) yesterday.

Industry gears up for Fire Door Safety Week
10 September, 2014
Fire Door Safety Week runs from September 15-21, featuring a range of activities aimed at raising awareness of the critical role of fire doors.

TTF and BWF move towards closer relationship
15 August, 2014
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF) have sent out a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for consideration by their respective members, proposing the formation of a joint company headed by a single chief executive.

BWF wins award for membership growth
25 July, 2014
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has won the 2014 Trade Association Forum Best Practice award for Membership Success of the Year.

TTF and BWF joint company proposed
23 July, 2014
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF) have sent out a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for consideration by their respective members, proposing the formation of a joint company headed by a single chief executive.

Swelling prompts moisture content review
05 July, 2014
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and Timber Trade Federation (TTF) are looking into moisture content levels of timber used in external joinery products following reports of swelling.

Industry organisations prepare election campaigns
03 July, 2014
The timber and merchanting industry has begun gearing up for next year’s elections with policy manifestos for lobbying MPs.

A springboard for growth
16 June, 2014
Last month’s BWF Members' Day got back to the business of promoting the true sustainability of the timber sector. Liz Male reports.

TTF AGM hears hint of new working relationship
13 June, 2014
The best years of his life is how John White described his nine-year tenure as chief executive of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF).