Search Results: 'Timber Trade Federation'

UK timber evangelist Terence Mallinson dies aged 90
18 December, 2019
One of the UK timber industry’s best-known individuals – Terence Mallinson – has died at the age of 90.

A Christmas message from the TTBS
18 December, 2019
On behalf of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s trustees, our national president Paul Snape, vice-president John Taylor, the board of management and our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the society throughout 2019.

TTF focuses attention on plywood performance claims
17 December, 2019
In response to correspondence from its members, the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is reminding UK importers to once again focus on the responsibilities imposed upon them by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Specifically, the obligation that UK importers take on the legal responsibility for product claims made by CE marked wood products which they place on the market, but which are manufactured outside of the EU.

TTF and NMBS form partnership
17 December, 2019
The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) and the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) are forming a new partnership from January 2020, to help drive knowledge, competency and sales across the wood products category. Timber and wood products represent up to a quarter of many merchants’ overall sales, and the category is one of the most profitable in the merchant portfolio.

TTF joins forces with Timber Decking and Cladding Association
04 December, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has stepped up its efforts to create a unified voice across the timber sectors by signing a partnership agreement with the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA).

European hardwood markets feel the pinch, IHC hears
02 December, 2019
European hardwood demand is projected to fall 1.3% for the full year 2019, delegates at the International Hardwood Conference (IHC) in Berlin have heard.

BWF Awards celebrate excellence
27 November, 2019
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2019 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London on November 22.

New report urges Government to increase use of timber construction
08 November, 2019
The Government has been urged to implement the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee by increasing the use of timber in construction.

TTF flags up no deal Brexit webinar
25 October, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is offering its members the opportunity to participate in a Government Webinar relating to preparations for a no deal Brexit on Monday October 28 from 11:00 - 12:30.

International Softwood Conference hears about market deceleration
22 October, 2019
Market deceleration and long-term raw material challenges were key points shared at this year’s International Softwood Conference (ISC) in Antwerp.

Howarth Timber Group wins TTJ Timber Trader of the Year
16 September, 2019
Howarth Timber Group has scooped this year’s Timber Trader of the Year at the TTJ Awards 2019.

UK timber trade gathers for annual timber industry awards
12 September, 2019
More than 300 timber trade representatives will be gathering in central London this Friday for the annual TTJ Awards.

Universal Partners FX agrees TTF partnership
19 August, 2019
Universal Partners FX has agreed a partnership with the Timber Trade Federation (TTF).

TTF to hold African hardwood conference
19 August, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation is to hold an African Hardwood conference at the Building Centre in London on October 31.

TTF AGM takes to the Thames
27 June, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) rang the changes with this year’s annual general meeting by holding it on the Tattershall Castle pub ship on the Thames in London. The AGM, on June 26, was followed by a summer drinks reception.

Barking building blaze raises questions over use of fire-retardants
12 June, 2019
A Barking apartment development which suffered a serious fire should have had its wooden balconies and cladding treated with industrial fire retardants, a statement by timber groups has said.

Timber pavilion opens at Oxo Tower
31 May, 2019
A timber installation designed to give Londoners an opportunity to introduce a slower pace to their lifestyle has been opened as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2019.

WPA conference focuses on collaboration and communication
28 April, 2019
The Wood Protection Association’s (WPA) annual conference is growing in stature, attracting more delegates each year. In fact, this year a venue change was required in order to accommodate the 85 delegates.

TTF starts industry “affordable” sales management training
16 April, 2019
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has launched an affordable training portfolio for the timber supply chain.

Russian log and lumber exports on a par
04 April, 2019
In 2018, Russia continued to reduce the exports of logs and increase the exports of lumber, according to Lesprom Network.