John Griffiths has been elected to the TRADA board.

Mr Griffiths, managing director of Alsford Timber Ltd since 1998, has more than 25 years’ experience in senior management, with particular expertise in timber and building products.

TRADA chief executive Andrew Abbott welcomed Mr Griffiths’ appointment. “As a merchant specialising in timber, panel products and joinery, we are sure that John will provide a valuable contribution on market, customer and operational issues. He has a keen interest in the area of value-added timber products, a key area in which we see some exciting market developments, and John’s experience will stand us in good stead.”

Mr Griffiths is also a member of the Builders Merchant Federation Board. “I hope that I can act as a conduit to improve liaison between these two important industry bodies,” he said.