Broadcaster Huw Edwards read out hot news from the timber trade yesterday – James Latham winning the coveted Timber Trader of the Year title at the TTJ Awards 2013.
Mr Edwards, the host and guest speaker for the TTJ Awards, invited Lathams director Chris Sutton to collect the trophy before around 330 guests at The Savoy.
It was the fourth consecutive time Lathams had secured the Awards’ top prize after the company has won most votes across all Awards categories. It was also the eighth time it had won since the Awards started.
THE WINNERS
Timber Trader of the Year: James Latham
Softwood Trader of the Year: Crown Timber
Hardwood Trader of the Year: Brooks Bros
Panels Trader of the Year: Panel Supplies
Plywood Trader of the Year: International Plywood
Small Timber Business of the Year: Thorogood Timber
Excellence in Marketing Award: Howarth Timber
Career Development Award, under-25: David Clement, Holbrook Timber Frame Career Development Award, over-25: Lauren Murdoch, Howarth Timber (Windows & Doors)
Timber Innovation Award: Frame Wise
Environmental Achievement Award: The Borneo Initiative
Achievement in Engineered Timber Award: Kebony
Website of the Year Award: JELD-WEN
