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Press Releases

Archive Press Releases - 

2012

25 June 2012 Updated Members Directory and New Members second quarter of 2012

4 April 2012 Timber Frame Set To Outperform Construction Market

8 Feb 2012 TTF Members' Directory launched

2011

19 October

Press Release TTF NSD Forecast 2011 19 Oct 2011

8 August

 UK Timber Industry returns to growth 

21 March

New TTF guide tackles “copy cat” timber verification schemes

18 Jan

The TTF is urging its members to ensure they fully understand the rules concerning tile battens following an incident which caused a builder to fall from a roof during construction.

January

A New Year Message from the President of the Timber Trade Federation, Martin Gale CBE

2010

December 2010

ReThink, a new consultancy service designed to support the timber specification and supply chain

TTF reports high demand for advertising

2 December

TTF has welcomed the launch of a new report from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills ‘Innovation and Growth Team’ outlining the challenges the construction industry faces in meeting the demands of low carbon construction. Click here to read more.

21 October

The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has this week forecast the first import volume increase for three years according to the National Softwood Division (NSD) figures for 2010 and 2011

15 October 2010

TTF call for final RPP submissions

11 October 2010

TTF Statistics release

7 September 2010

 Malaysian Global Woodmart

29 July

New Forests Forever Chairman

27 July

New TTF Members Directory 2010

19 July

 John White, Chief Executive of the Timber Trade Federation, has been appointed as the new President of the European Timber Trade Association (FEBO).

12 July

Wood Talks Event Proves Successful

7 July

The TTF has welcomed the approval of EU legislation which bans illegal timber entering the EU market 

2 July

Latvia State Forests FSC status under threat

21 June

TTF welcome EU move to ban illegal timber

18 June

The Timber Trade Federation has appointed a new Sustainability Executive.

18 June

The Timber Trade Federation has reacted with disappointment at the hike in charges by the Forestry Commission in relation to plant health inspections.

14 June

Timber imports are on the rise according to new figures published by the Timber Trade Federation

5 May

TTF has launched an easy to use online tool to help its members select the appropriate code for their Plywood products when making customs declarations. 

29 April

The UK timber industry unites to urge the European Parliament and Council to agree a workable but strong Due Diligence regulation.

8 March

Forests Forever Chairman Jermain Cheetham, has hailed the success of the TTFs flagship Responsible Purchasing Policy following the publication of the RPP Annual Report.

8 March

The latest Timber Trade Federation Country Guidance documents are now officially available to TTF members on www.ttf.co.uk.

26 February

 A new Chairman and Vice Chairman have been named for the Timber Trade Federation National Softwood Division and National Panel Products Division

26 February

The Timber Trade Federation is sponsoring the Timber Works area of Ecobuild 2010 (2-4 Mar).

15 January

Taylor Maxwell Timber has announced that it is to join the industry-leading trade association, Timber Trade Federation (TTF).

6 January

More than two million artificial Christmas trees will be thrown away, ending up in landfill sites across the UK, when the decorations come down on 6 January 2010.

2009

14 December

Forests are top of the political discussions as International climate change talks kick off in Copenhagen

11 December

Ministers praise timber industry on sustainability as TTF launch Certification Report

8 December

MLM rejoins the Federation

4 December

Graydon Helps To Ease Credit Log-Jam for Timber

1 December

TTF support Hague proposals to address illegal logging

20 November

First high profile case to be brought under the US Lacey Act

12 November

Travis Perkins rejoins the TTF

29 October

According to TTF statistics,  2009 has seen the start of a recovery in the timber industry

28 October

The TTF will be showcasing the unique environmental benefits of timber as part of its presence at Ecobuild 2010.

26 October

NPPD DINNER TICKETS STILL UP FOR GRABS

2 October

The Timber Trade Federation has published its latest guide to Panel Products on its website

25 September

TTF recently held private talks with DEFRA secretary, Hilary Benn, on European due diligence regulation

25 September

TTF Softwood Forecast predicts that the UK softwood market will begin to recover in 2010

29 June

TTF Welcomes EAC Report! CLICK HERE!

17 June

TTF Launches New Website! CLICK HERE!

17 June

TTF appoints new Vice-President CLICK HERE!

17 June

The TTF has unanimously backed a move to engage ProSkills as the Sector Skills Council for the timber industry. CLICK HERE!

24 March

We are pleased to welcome Rowlinson Timber as new TTF members. Click here for more details.