Search Results: 'Timber Trade Federation'

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Central EUTR legalislation database in discussion
05 September, 2014
The prospect of a central database on supplier country legislation EU importers must comply with under the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) looks more likely following discussions between the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).

Over 40% of member states below EUTR par
18 August, 2014
A scorecard just issued by the European Commission shows that 12 out of 28 EU member states have still not fulfilled their EU Timber Regulation implementation obligations, 16 months after the measure was introduced.

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.

Construction fuels UK timber imports
23 July, 2014
The UK’s timber and panel products imports increased in April for the 10th consecutive month, driven largely by construction industry demand.

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.

Tropical campaign battles shrinking EU sales
10 July, 2014
The Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition (STTC) targeted the Carrefour International du Bois exhibition in Nantes for its first “Business Encounters” event.

Swelling prompts moisture content review
05 July, 2014
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and Timber Trade Federation (TTF) are looking into moisture content levels of timber used in external joinery products following reports of swelling.

Industry organisations prepare election campaigns
03 July, 2014
The timber and merchanting industry has begun gearing up for next year’s elections with policy manifestos for lobbying MPs.