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TIMCON warns of ‘severe’ challenges
22 November, 2021
The packaging and pallet sector is battling major ongoing pressure as the result of Covid, Brexit and other factors, according to the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).

Major clarifications needed on new EU Forest Strategy
06 October, 2021
“The new EU Forest Strategy for 2030 needs clear objectives and feasible coherent actions” was the message of forest owners and managers to the EU policy makers from the European Forest Owners’ Conference.

Honduran delegation visits Vandecasteele Houtimport
30 September, 2021
A meeting took place in Brussels on September 23 between a Honduran delegation and the European Civil Society/private sector to discuss any issues concerning the Honduran FLEGT VPA (Voluntary Partnership Agreement).

TIMCON calls for urgent action on staff shortages
30 September, 2021
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has called for the government to help it address acute labour shortages across the UK.

Stora Enso joins the European Build-in-Wood project
14 September, 2021
Stora Enso has joined the EU-funded Build-in-Wood project, which strives to make wood a natural choice for the construction of multi-storey buildings and improve the sustainability of the sector.

Haulage a priority for BMF
09 September, 2021
New data from the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) reveals the shortage of HGV drivers as the main challenge faced by its members, who are already performing a balancing act to keep the building materials supply chain running across the UK.

Archwood webinar describes perfect storm of Covid and Brexit
02 August, 2021
Archwood Group met with the Timber Trade Federation (TTF)  and CBI Wales for an in-depth webinar discussing two of the biggest issues facing the timber sector right now: Covid-19 and Brexit.

FSC launches celebrate sustainable wood furniture awards
29 July, 2021
The third edition of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Furniture Awards, the first with a European reach, has been created to reward companies producing furniture with FSC-certified wood.

WPA launches all new Code for treatment plant installations
13 July, 2021
A completely new version of the Wood Protection Association (WPA) Code of Practice for Timber Treatment Installations – Design & Operation is now available. This 6th edition reflects changing technology and legislation and provides up-to-date practical guidance on environmental, safety and health issues relevant to all companies engaged in the activity of industrial timber treatment. It includes extensive guidance on process permitting under the IED regime, environmental management systems and compliance criteria under the UK interpretational guidance to the EU BREF ‘Best Available Techniques’ note for the UK treated wood sector.

Webinar examines tropical timber trade and FLEGT through pandemic
02 June, 2021
Tropical timber trade trends through the pandemic and the latest on FLEGT are topics of an Independent Market Monitor (IMM) webinar on June 24 at 10am CEST.

Webinar to be held on timber regulation
17 May, 2021
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF), CEI Bois, and the Office for Product Safety & Standards have come together to offer the opportunity for EU companies to learn, exchange and ask questions around the UK Timber Regulation (UKTR) and Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT).

Latvijas Finieris uses eco-friendly glue
15 April, 2021
The environmentally friendly green glue – Riga ECOlogical – where bio-based renewable lignin is used as a replacement for the traditional fossil phenol, is the latest move towards a new sustainable plywood industry by Latvijas Finieris. The innovative green glue is gradually replacing the traditional glues used in the production of Riga Wood plywood and has been successfully used in various projects.

Brexit packaging regulations "here to stay"
07 April, 2021
New regulations governing the movements of wooden pallets and packaging (WPM) since Brexit will remain indefinitely, according to government.

SGS launches e-Customs website
30 March, 2021
Inspection, verification, testing and certification company, SGS, has launched a new website to enable businesses around the world to achieve frictionless trade, SGS E-Customs.

The New European Bauhaus: wood sector sets out its stall
22 March, 2021
A top adviser to the EU Commission president will give a keynote address at the virtual wood4bauhaus conference on April 8.

Forest felling licence problems in Ireland continue to cause problems
18 March, 2021
Reduced number of forest planting and felling licences are impacting the Irish forestry and sawmilling sector, according to a report in the Irish Examiner.

Pandemic continues to impact on pallet and packaging prices
17 March, 2021
Further price increases in the wooden pallet and packaging industry are “inevitable”, according to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), as the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt by companies across Europe and the rest of the world.

Archwood boss speaks out on Brexit challenges
02 March, 2021
Josh Burbidge, managing director of the Archwood Group, has spoken out about the pressures companies are facing from long delays and extra costs due to Brexit and urges a more “streamlined” approach to paperwork.

TTF survey finds timber industry resilience, but also Brexit trade friction
01 March, 2021
Difficulties with logistics and trading with Northern Ireland under new Brexit protocols are having impacts on an already tight timber supply chain, a new UK timber Trade Federation (TTF) survey has found.

Södra Wood Ltd announces a two-year contract with Denholm Port Services
22 February, 2021
Södra Wood Ltd’s new two-year contract with Denholm Port Services is part of Södra taking steps to streamline its imports and mitigate any potential issues or customs delays in light of increased paperwork and more complex requirements following the UK’s departure from the EU.