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Government backing British
With increasing support in the highest places, Grown in Britain’s momentum can only grow, says chief executive Dougal Driver
EUTR fine reminds about role of certification
As TTJ went to press, the news came through of the first UK timber importer to be fined under the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
Bold Brexit pledge benefits trade
James Latham Group environmental manager Ewa Bazydlo welcomes the government’s pledge to stay at the EU table on timber legality regulation and assurance post Brexit
A tale of two winters
While the late and sudden onset of winter has hampered trade in the UK, the colder weather has eased log extractions and access to raw material from supplying countries. Jerry Wilson reports
Close ties
Sweden’s timber exports are growing around the world but the country says it is not going to forget the UK as one of its key focus markets, reports Stephen Powney
Supply issues dominate market
Securing supply is currently preoccupying the chipboard trade. Keren Fallwell reports
Best of Both Worlds
Plastic has long been viewed as one of timber’s enemies in the fight for sales of building products.
TIMCON members convene to share supply concerns
Around 45 members of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) attended the organisation’s general meeting in Manchester on March 14.
TIMCON forum to address sector challenges
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) is to chair a members’ forum on March 14, that will focus on the latest challenges for the sector – namely shortages in the supply of small logs caused by an on-going combination of high global demand and general supply scarcities.
P&A Group employeesget their running shoes on
Staff from the P&A Group are gearing up for the London Marathon with a half marathon, to kick off a year of fund-raising.