Search Results: 'Programme for the Endorsement of Forest'

PEFC given all-clear CPET certification review
19 December, 2006
Four timber certification schemes have been accepted as evidence of legal and sustainable wood sourcing by the government following its review of certification schemes.

France and Czech Republic get second PEFC approval
13 December, 2006
National forest certification schemes in France and the Czech Republic have been re-endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Council for a second five-year period.

Door opens to FJ-Lam
08 December, 2006
James Latham has enlarged its range to include WISA FJ-Lam, UPM's semi-finished laminated component for use in timber windows and doors.

Defra to announce certification review “before Christmas”
04 December, 2006
Minister for the environment Barry Gardiner expects to announce a decision before the end of 2006 on which certification schemes will continue to meet the criteria laid down by the Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET).

New PEFC guide
23 November, 2006
A guide to help prevent wood from controversial sources finding its way into timber products has been published by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) Council.

Room at the top
11 November, 2006
Setra is expanding its operations in multi-storey timber construction

PEFC Council re-endorses Austrian certification system
27 October, 2006
The Austrian forest certification system has gained re-endorsement by the PEFC Council.

PEFC UK up for review
07 October, 2006
The PEFC UK certification scheme has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) Council for re-endorsement.

PEFC UK undergoes revision
06 October, 2006
The PEFC UK certification scheme has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) Council for re-endorsement.

Grafton Group's profits slip
30 September, 2006
Grafton Group plc's UK merchanting business saw profits weaken in the first half of 2006 due to “softer” market conditions.

UKWAS standard revision complete
23 September, 2006
The steering group of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) has approved a revised standard which will be launched on November 1.

Arnold Laver hits record month
20 September, 2006
A record £2m of sales in just one month has been notched up at timber merchant Arnold Laver's Mosborough site.

CPET review results delayed
16 September, 2006
Publication of the results of the government's Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET) review of five forest certification schemes has been delayed.

TimberCheck wins UKAS accreditation
08 August, 2006
TimberCheck (Forestry Certification) Ltd has received UKAS accreditation enabling it to offer Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) chain of custody certification for any size of business around the world.

Club Tropicana
05 August, 2006
Big Hardwoods says it wants to woo people away from “fast-food” hardwood and win them over to its fine dining experience of exotic timbers

Truss-Tech doubles up
28 July, 2006
A Ripley-based construction company has used two-ply trusses in its new headquarters building.

Build Center certification helps net contract
27 July, 2006
Build Center has won a major timber supply contract after securing chain of custody certification for a further 29 branches.

Canadian highlighter
22 July, 2006
Louise Rousseau at the Canadian High Commission talks to Keith Fryer

Poland seeks PEFC endorsement
21 July, 2006
Poland’s Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certification systems has been submitted to the PEFC Council for endorsement.

Finnforest Merk plans "exploding" display
13 July, 2006
Finnforest Merk will take a dynamic approach to architectural sustainability at 100% Detail by displaying a timber building “exploding” from a woodland setting.