Search Results: 'Timber Trade Federation'

Indonesian ambassador “proud” of FLEGT licensing first
15 December, 2016
The Indonesian ambassador to the UK Rizal Sukma has said his country’s successful FLEGT-licensing of timber exports to the EU could be “the seeds for a global norm” in regulating and managing environmental challenges.

Timber industries woo policy makers at CTI conference
01 December, 2016
Politicians attending the Confederation of Timber Industries’ (CTI) inaugural Westminster Conference yesterday have admitted that the timber industry now has an “opportunity of a lifetime”.

Housebuilding and timber sectors welcome UK government’s extra £3.7bn for housing
23 November, 2016
The UK government’s much-expected shot in the arm for housing – confirmed in today’s autumn statement – has been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI).

George Donaldson CBE - a Scottish timber pioneer
08 November, 2016
George Donaldson, a leading figure in the Scottish timber trade and who played a key role in building one of Scotland’s most successful family companies, has died.

London’s Globe Theatre to host TTF annual dinner
31 October, 2016
London’s Globe Theatre will be the setting for next year’s Timber Trade Federation (TTF) annual dinner.

CTI makes its voice heard at Timber Expo
25 October, 2016
Timber Expo was the setting for a “relaunch” of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), with four major trade associations coming together to celebrate the progress made by the organisation ahead of its Westminster conference.

AHEC gears up for European Conference
20 September, 2016
This year’s American Hardwood European Conference on October 20-21 in Copenhagen will provide a platform for American hardwood exporters and the European trade to discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities both industries face.

Binderholz brings focus on UK market
14 September, 2016
Austria-based timber group Binderholz is positioning itself to make greater inroads in the UK’s sawn and planed softwood market following the formation of a new UK division.

FLEGT licensed timber finally on the EU horizon
05 September, 2016
A key step has been taken to ensure the first FLEGT-licensed timber can be delivered to the EU this year and an announcement on the date for issue of first licences is due in the coming days.

TIMCON sounds forestry plea
26 August, 2016
A plea for the government to support British forestry has been sounded by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).

UK timber import volumes continue to grow
18 July, 2016
Latest imports stats compiled by the UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) show a 5% volume growth in the first four months of 2016 compared to a year ago.

UK joinery sector debates Brexit decision
08 July, 2016
UK joinery companies engaged in lively debate about the Brexit at the British Woodworking Federation Members Day near Milton Keynes yesterday.

EUTR “business as usual” says TTF
01 July, 2016
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has said it will be “business as usual” in regard to the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) following the Leave vote in the UK’s EU referendum.

TTF strategy unveiled at AGM
19 June, 2016
Members of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) were given a comprehensive presentation of the federation’s new strategy at the AGM on June 14.

British Woodworking Federation (BWF) joins CTI
13 June, 2016
The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) has announced that the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has joined the organisation.

Survey shows TTF members firmly in “Remain” camp
31 May, 2016
UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) members are overwhelmingly in favour of remaining in the EU, believing that staying would be better for the UK economy as a whole, according to a TTF survey.

Wood for Good appoints new campaign director
22 April, 2016
UK timber industry promotional campaign Wood for Good has appointed Christiane Lellig as its new campaign director.

TTF issues new guidance on marine plywood
07 April, 2016
Timber Trade Federation (TTF) members stocking non third party quality assured marine plywood after June 1 will have to downgrade the product and remove claims of compliance to BS 1088.

TTF recruits former NMRO enforcement manager
04 March, 2016
The Timber Trade Federation has announced the appointment of Mike Worrell as its new head of policy & sustainability.

Grafton Group acquires T Brewer
05 January, 2016
The acquisition by £2bn turnover Grafton Group plc of independent London timber and sheet materials merchant/importer T Brewer & Co Ltd is described as the perfect fit by both companies.