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WPA announces date of 2026 Conference and dinner
by Jennie Ward|11 December 25|Build, Supply
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has launched its 2026 Wood Protection Awards, annual dinner and conference, which will take place at the Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds. The annual dinner and awards presentation will be held on the evening of Wednesday 6 May, followed by a half-day ‘Preserving Confidence in...
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Why accreditation is key to sales growth
by Jennie Ward|20 January 25|Supply
Supplying preservative-treated wood is a highly competitive business, where sales often come at the expense of quality. The Wood Protection Association explains how third-party quality schemes can help create demand. Market research shows that inconsistent treated wood quality and end-user guidance are made worse by low buyer awareness around verifying...
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WPA prioritises the promotion of Benchmark-accredited treaters
by Jennie Ward|12 July 24|Build, Supply
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) Commercial Committee has given the green light to a more robust promotion of WPA Benchmark quality accredited treatment plants and treated wood. The upgraded communications will apply to the key supply chain audiences served by both WPA and Timber Development UK (TDUK) and include: Raising the profile...
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Why does third-party accreditation matter?
by Jennie Ward|11 January 24|Build, Supply
The final stages of the timber industry preservative treatment action plan are being implemented over the next few months. The Wood Protection Association explores why correct treatment is so important. One piece of preservative-treated timber can look and feel very much like another. But those in the industry know that...
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