In recent years, the WPA has transitioned into an independent technical authority specialising in all aspects of industrial wood protection. It is playing an increasingly vital role in providing the support services needed to help the timber supply chain to grow the demand for high durability, added-value products. To better reflect this role the WPA […]Read More
In the previous edition of F&LN we reported on how the WPA and TTF had joined forces to help grow demand for treated wood. Market research had highlighted three key areas that had to be addressed for treated wood to achieve its market potential. These were: a common failure to specify treated wood correctly; a […]Read More
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) and the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have entered into a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening the UK market for treated wood. In this article WPA Chief Executive Gordon Ewbank explains what led up to the partnership agreement and the strategic priorities that are to be tackled. A mission to build […]Read More
WPA ANNOUNCES STRENGTHENED MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE Following a review of the WPA’s ability to serve a growing demand for its services and expertise the WPA board has announced a reorganisation and strengthening of the Association’s leadership team. WPA operations have now become the responsibility of a restructured and strengthened team of directors. In this new management […]Read More
Members attending the Scottish Timber Trade Association Member’s Meeting in Stirling on 22 November received a comprehensive update on timber treatment matters from Gordon Ewbank, Technical Director of the Wood Protection Association. Gordon’s presentation, entitled ‘Making the most of wood’ was wide-ranging, including preservative types, specification, BS8417, Use Classes, IED permitting, materials health, and fire […]Read More
Bond Timber recently held their first Specialist Day and were joined by key suppliers Lonza Wood Protection, suppliers of Tanalith, Tanatone and Vacsol wood preservatives who discussed treatments for fencing and landscaping timbers. Along with, Taylor Maxwell and Irwin Tools, who manufacture hand tools and power tools for professional tradespeople. Bond Timber were showcasing their […]Read More
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