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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).

Timber’s road to recovery remains on course
09 December, 2014
More UK-produced and imported timber, and panel products were sold in the UK last year than in any of the previous five years, new industry figures reveal.

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”.

NPPD dinner raises record funds for TTBS
14 November, 2014
This year’s TTF National Panel Products Division annual dinner raised a record £2,765 for the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS).

EUTR aids responsible timber sourcing
13 October, 2014
The first analysis of purchases by Timber Trade Federation members since the EU Timber Regulation found a significant improvement in the reduction of risk associated with buying timber, according to the TTF annual report on responsible sourcing.

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.

Clear view imperatives
26 September, 2014
Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says transparency within supply chains is essential if consumers are to have faith that products are ethically sourced.

Getting industry back on track
24 September, 2014
Timber Trade Federation head of sustainability Anand Punja calls for consistency of enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation

FSC concedes rethink of compulsory online claims
19 September, 2014
Industry groups have welcomed a step back by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) from the introduction of a compulsory Online Claims Platform (OCP) to record every transaction of FSC-certified material worldwide.

UK imports rise for fifth consecutive quarter
15 September, 2014
The UK’s timber and panel product import volumes increased 13.2% year-on-year in Q2 – the fifth consecutive quarter of growth.

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.

Disappointing scores
18 August, 2014
The EC’s scorecard reveals that EUTR implementation is patchy, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree

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.

Housebuilding buoys UK timber demand
13 August, 2014
The UK’s timber imports have continued to increase, reflecting improving activity in the housebuilding sector.

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.

Wellwood keen for TTF readmission
12 July, 2014
Hardwood specialist agency Wellwood is planning to seek readmission to the UK Timber Trade Federation, which ejected it from membership in June after it failed to meet its Responsible Purchasing Process (RPP) due diligence requirements and so breached its Code of Conduct.