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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).

In good health and primed for 2015
22 December, 2014
for 2015 British-grown timber processors are looking back on a year of strong demand and prices. Sally Spencer reports

The wood we’ll need in the future
22 December, 2014
The European Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition is making efforts to increase demand for sustainable tropical timber. Iris Tzur, communications manager, explains

Widening the scope
22 December, 2014
WWF-UK’s Forest Campaign aims to influence the business community, the public and the government on sustainability issues – and to encourage a tightening up of the EUTR. Sally Spencer reports.

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”.

Kronospan opens new port service for buoyant OSB
19 November, 2014
Kronospan has begun importing OSB at Chatham, Kent, to meet the current strong demand and expected future growth of the product in the UK.

Mixing the old and the new
19 November, 2014
Does the apparent rush for standardisation in mouldings mean the end of bespoke production? Camilla Hair of Snows Timber investigates.

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).

Going for growth
14 October, 2014
The Builders Merchants Federation used its Members’ Day to outline its vision to expand, and strengthen, its reach. Keren Fallwell reports.

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.

TTJ Awards reflect buoyant timber industry
14 October, 2014
This year’s TTJ Awards revealed the timber industry is in positive mood, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree

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.

Timber buying group adds first members
09 October, 2014
The Timber Buying Group (TBG) has signed up its first members and two more suppliers after what it described as a “very positive” launch to the trade.

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.

Chipboard Market Still Upbeat
25 September, 2014
Satisfying demand is the main issue facing UK chipboard manufacturers. Keren Fallwell reports.