Howarth (Timber Importers) Ltd’s Arbordeck decking system will be protected with Arch Chemicals‘ chrome and arsenic-free Tanalith E treatment system from the end of September.

The company is making the change from the traditional Tanalith C preservative following extensive alterations to its New Holland treatment plant.

&#8220We responded to increasing awareness of ‘green’ issues among customers”

Arbordeck business development manager Terry Blackwood

Arbordeck business development manager Terry Blackwood said: “We made the decision to change our treatment system for sound environmental reasons and in response to increasing awareness of ‘green’ issues amongst our customers.”