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BMF welcomes extension to CE Mark
20 December, 2022
The Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) has welcomed the government’s decision to continue to recognise the CE Mark for construction products until June 30, 2025 to give businesses in Great Britain more time to prepare. This is a two-and-a-half year extension on the planned date of transition to UKCA conformity assessment certification and labelling, which had previously been set for January 1, 2023.

Timber import volumes growing long term, despite recent fluctuations
15 December, 2022
Average timber import totals from 2010 to 2022 have seen steady growth, despite significant fluctuation in 2021 and 2022, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK).

TIMCON calls for essential site status
29 November, 2022
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has asked government to confirm it will act to keep the pallet and packaging business operational in the event of any planned power outages during the winter.

International Hardwood Conference discusses market stresses
09 November, 2022
The International Hardwood Conference, organised in Lyon by the French National Wood Federation (FNB), the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF), took place on October 28.

Communications key says TIMCON
18 October, 2022
Clear communications will be essential for supply chain firms to tackle future challenges in recruiting and retaining good staff, according to speakers at a recent packaging business conference.

ISC notes sharp downturn after excellent 2022 start
17 October, 2022
The 70th edition of the International Softwood Conference (ISC) was held at the Marriott hotel in Copenhagen and online on October 13. The conference was hosted by the Danish Timber Trade Federation, which co-organised the event with the two usual partners: The European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF).

CLC working group signals likely impact of rising energy costs on timber prices
13 September, 2022
Rising energy costs are likely to affect timber prices in Q4 and Q1 2023, according to the latest statement from the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group.

Importers and buyers of birch ply warned about circumventing ban on Russian wood
08 August, 2022
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has warned importers and buyers of birch plywood to ensure they don’t fall foul of sanctions on Russian wood, after it emerged that product containing Russian birch is being traded illegally through alternative trade channels.

TTJ Softwood Update: Low consumer confidence weighs on softwood market
14 July, 2022
The solid softwood market is uncharacteristically quiet for this time of year, and buyers are reluctant to commit to volumes on the forward market while prices are under pressure. Most merchants attribute weakened demand to a collapse of confidence in the retail and DIY market.

Timber crucial to carbon reduction, says Environmental Audit Committee
26 May, 2022
Using timber has been recognised as a crucial route to decarbonising the built environment in a landmark report from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC).

Stora Enso and Modvion partner on wind turbine towers
25 May, 2022
Stora Enso and wood technology company Modvion are partnering to establish wood as the material of choice for wind turbine towers. The collaboration’s purpose is to demonstrate the vast possibilities in using wood in demanding constructions.

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.

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

UK Government applies 35% additional import tariffs on Russian wood products
28 March, 2022
The UK government has added a 35% additional import tariff on Russian and Belarusian wood products.

German sawmilling industry calls for boost in local wood sourcing in light of Ukraine war
18 March, 2022
Germany’s Sawmilling and Timber Industry Association (DeSH) has called for the strengthening of local raw wood material supply chains and secure energy supplies against the background of the Ukraine conflict.

Softwood update: Russian and Belarussian wood in the spotlight
16 March, 2022
As the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia unfolds and the subsequent humanitarian crisis there grips the world’s attention, trade actions and government sanctions are being imposed by the UK, the EU and countries across the globe, writes TTJ’s Softwood Specialist.

Ukraine war: shock in the wood product value chain to be expected
10 March, 2022
Following a meeting of the main trade bodies for the timber industry, CEI-Bois (the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries) and EOS (the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry) recognised that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses a real threat to peace and security in Europe while direct consequences on the timber business should be expected.

TDUK advises against Russia and Belarus trading
09 March, 2022
Timber Development UK (TDUK) is advising members to cease trading with Russia and Belarus if they have not done so already.

War in Ukraine to cause pallets and packaging supply pressure
07 March, 2022
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has expressed its deep sympathies and support for the people of Ukraine and advised that the conflict there is expected to cause significant pressure on the supply of wood, and therefore pallets and packaging, in the coming weeks.

UK construction product availability mostly good, says industry working group
20 January, 2022
Stock availability for most construction products, including timber, has been described as relatively good in a statement issued by the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group.