Merchants find growth in a flat market

Merchants find growth in a flat market
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The merchant panel session at the 2025 TDUK Global Market Conference brought together three leading voices from the UK builders’ merchant sector to discuss the state of trade in 2025 and what lies ahead next year. The session, chaired by Timber Development UK’s David Hopkins, featured Keith Fryer, Director of Business...
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CPA Autumn Forecast predicts slower growth next year
by Jennie Ward|27 October 25|Build, Statistics, Supply
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has released its Autumn 2025 construction forecast, which says total construction output is forecast to grow by 1.1% in 2025 and 2.8% in 2026 - a significant revision down from the 1.9% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026 outlined in the previous forecast. Firms across the...
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Why now is the time to back British timber
by Jennie Ward|23 October 25|Build, Supply
Neil Horton, Sales Director at BSW Timber, explains why BSW Timber is backing British timber following the relaunch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap.   The conversation around sustainable construction is continuing to get louder – and rightly so. At BSW Group, we believe that the relaunch of the UK...
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Member Profile: An integrated future from seed to sawn product
by Jennie Ward|16 October 25|Build, Supply
From historic sawmiller to fully integrated supply chain leader, BSW Group is using innovation and investment to reshaping the future of UK forestry. Supplying Timber found out more.   As one of the UK’s most historic and well-known timber businesses, TDUK member BSW Group is not a new name to...
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Three-day pallet collection service from The Pallet LOOP
by Jennie Ward|30 September 25|Build, Supply
The Pallet LOOP has introduced a free three-day collection service option for customers across the UK mainland, replacing the current 10-day collection offer. With immediate effect, all collections booked via The Pallet LOOP’s nationwide recovery network will be completed within three working days – reflecting The Pallet LOOP’s dedication to...
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The Autumn 2025 issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now!
by Jennie Ward|24 September 25|Build, Supply
The Autumn 2025 edition of Supplying Timber has been published, bringing together the latest updates, market data, and technical insight for the UK timber industry.  This year has seen a return to growth in timber and panel import volumes, while interest in low-carbon construction continues to drive demand for sustainable...
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Scott Pallets and The Pallet LOOP shortlisted for Supply Chain Excellence Award
by Jennie Ward|22 August 25|Supply, Sustainability
Scott Pallets has been shortlisted, alongside The Pallet LOOP, for a supply chain industry award. The two companies, both part of BSW Group, are jointly in the running for the Sustainable Materials Award at the 2025 Supply Chain Excellence Awards. Now in its 29th year, The Supply Chain Excellence Awards...
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Are you keeping your timber stocks safe?
by Jennie Ward|22 July 25|Build, Supply
TDUK explores why correct timber storage and transport matter more than ever, and offers some top tips to help merchants protect their stocks and minimise wastage.   With hot weather becoming a staple of 2025, and as the percentage of Redwood timber being delivered to builders’ merchants is rising, the...
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Batten from SR Timber supports roofing slates in rural development
by Jennie Ward|10 July 25|Build, Supply
Almost 11,000 linear metres of SR Timber's graded PREMIUM GOLD roofing batten have been used to support the roofing slates in this new rural development by Hereward Homes in Bisbrooke, Rutland, completed in October 2024. The development comprises four new homes, featuring barn-style designs that reflect the site’s historic farmyard...
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Builders’ merchant sales up 3% in April
by Jennie Ward|27 June 25|Build, Supply
Total value sales at builders’ merchants’ were up 3.0% in April 2025 compared with April 2024, according to the latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in June. Volumes increased 3.4% year-on-year, while prices fell 0.3%. With one less trading day in the most recent period, like-for-like value sales...
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