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Arch Timber Protection
Arch Timber Protection is the leading supplier of preservative & fire retardant treated timber protection products and services in the United Kingdom, Europe and key markets within the Middle East and Africa.

 

British Woodworking Federation (BWF)
BWF is the representative voice of manufacturers of builder‰€™s woodwork, offering a range of unique services and benefits for its members. It represents a wide range of woodworking producers – from specialist joinery forms to manufacturers of standard joinery. Professional and specialised services include: individual advice on technical matters and specifications, guidance on health and safety matters, information on training, the provision of statistics and up-to-date information on British and European standards and regulations. It represents the industry on standards committees and in Government consultation. BWF publishes a bi-monthly newsletter.

 

Builders Merchants Federation (BMF)

The Builders Merchants Federation represents builders merchants – the distributors of building materials – in the UK, and provides a range of comprehensive services for members and their staff including training, ensuring high standards of membership.

 

Confederation of Forest Industries

The Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) Ltd (ConFor) has been established to help build the market for timber and timber products, create a supportive policy environment for the forest industries and to help our members become more competitive and successful.

 

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

The Department of Trade and Industry’s aim is to help UK business compete successfully at home, in Europe and the rest of the world. It pursues a wide-ranging agenda, including industrial sponsorship, trade policy and export promotion, energy policy, small business support, corporate affairs and consumer protection. DTI also incorporates the Office of Science and Technology.

 

Forest Stewardship Council®

The FSC® promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests

 

 

Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission is the Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain. The mission of the Forestry Commission is to protect and expand Britain’s forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment.

 

Glued Laminated Timber Association (GLTA)

The Glued Laminated Timber Association was formed to promote the awareness of glued laminated timber (glulam), its properties and uses among specifiers, designers and users of building materials, and architects and other professional advisers in the UK and overseas. It coordinates technical activity and publishes literature relating to glued laminated timber.

 

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association

This site is the authoritative resource for information on hardwood plywood, veneer.

 

Institute of Wood Science (IWSc)

The purpose of the Institute is to advance and encourage the scientific, technical, practical and general knowledge of timber and wood based materials. It publishes two refereed journals and a bi-annual newsletter.

 

International Wood Products Association

Promoting and supporting trade in wood products.

 

Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA)

TRADA acts as the interface between timber as a natural resource and its commercial use as a material. It promotes research and development into the end uses of timber, including the provision of building design and the dissemination of literature.

 

Timber Trade Federation

The Timber Trade Federation is the official voice of the UK timber trade. It represents timber importers, agents, distributors and other suppliers and users of wood and wood products. The Federation aims to create the best conditions for its members to trade successfully and to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry.

 

Timber Decking Association

The Timber Decking Association (TDA) is an independent advisory body providing guidance on the materials and installation practices required for high quality deck and landscape structures.

 

 

UK Forest Products Association

The United Kingdom Forest Products Association has the role of representing the technical and commercial interests of the industry.

 

UK Timber Frame Association

The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) is the trade association for UK timber frame manufacturers and the sector’s key suppliers.

 

Wood for good

Wood. for good. is a generic wood marketing campaign, which started in 2000. It is now the largest timber promotional campaign ever undertaken in the UK. They aim to make wood the leading solution, where suitable, for construction and interior use.

 

WOODWEB

A comprehensive source of information on a variety of Woodworking industry topics.