Metsä Wood UK to end trading relationship with B&Q

Metsä Wood UK to end trading relationship with B&Q
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Build, Supply
Metsä Wood UK has confirmed that it will conclude its longstanding trading relationship with B&Q during the second quarter of 2026, following the outcome of a recent competitive tender process. Both organisations will work collaboratively to ensure an orderly and professional conclusion to the relationship, with a focus on minimising...
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Tilhill Forestry launches UK cold chain tree delivery service
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Supply
Maelor Forest Nurseries, part of Tilhill Forestry and a member of BSW Group, has introduced a new national delivery model for young trees. The new service, which the company says is an industry first, integrates cold chain vehicles, specialist flatbeds, and truck-mounted forklifts to protect tree health from nursery to...
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Discover Canadian supply sources at the Montréal Wood Convention 2026
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Supply
Timber Development UK members are invited to take part in the Montréal Wood Convention 2026 (MWC) - one of North America’s key events for the wood products and lumber industry. Bringing together producers, importers, distributors, and manufacturers from across Canada, the US, and international markets, MWC offers a unique platform...
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Siân Moreton joins Accoya as Head of Sales UK and Ireland
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Supply
Siân Moreton has been appointed as Head of Sales for UK & Ireland (UK&I) for Accsys, a manufacturer of high performance and sustainable Accoya wood. The UK&I represents one of Accoya’s largest global markets, and Siân’s appointment marks an important step in strengthening partnerships and supporting continued growth across the...
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SCA delivers 93.2 million seedlings in 2025
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Supply
SCA has announced it delivered a total of 93.2 million seedlings in 2025. Of these, 49.2 million went to private forest owners, while the remainder were planted in SCA’s own forests. Roughly every fourth seedling planted in Swedish forests comes from SCA. Kent Jonsson, Business Developer at SCA’s nursery, said:...
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Understanding Carbon Figures in Timber EPDs
by Jonathan Gutierrez|06 February 26|Supply, Sustainability
What do the biogenic carbon and A1-A3 embodied carbon figures on an EPD mean? Since the launch of TDUK’s EPD database, more TDUK members have taken the step to independently verify the environmental performance of their products across the full life cycle. This transparency benefits not only individual manufacturers but...
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PEFC UK signs as TIMCON member
by Jennie Ward|26 January 26|Supply, Sustainability
PEFC UK (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification UK) has signed up as a member of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON), the organisations have announced. PEFC UK is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. It plays a major role in...
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Case Study: Timber Connection drives quality and productivity for Archwood Group
by Jennie Ward|26 January 26|Build, Supply
TDUK member Timber Connection explains how its strategic supply partnership with Archwood Group has helped the business deliver measurable gains in manufacturing efficiency. In manufacturing, quality does not begin on the production line. It begins much earlier, with the materials chosen and the expertise of the partner supplying them. As...
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Member Profile: CTH puts customers back at the centre
by Jennie Ward|13 January 26|Build, Supply
Supplying Timber spoke with Consolidated Timber Holdings’ CEO Richard Martin to learn how the company is reshaping its business to place customers at its heart. Over the past 12 months, Consolidated Timber Holdings (CTH) has been quietly but decisively reshaping the way it operates. Through a series of practical, people-led changes, the...
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How the Ukraine crisis will affect timber imports
Arrests made against illegal wood product importers
by Jennie Ward|05 January 26|Supply
Five people have been detained and charged in Gdańsk, Poland, for being involved in the illegal import of wood products (plywood and mouldings) from Russia and Belarus, in breach of EU sanctions. These sanctions were introduced following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Gdańsk District Prosecutor’s Office announced the...
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