Birch Plywood

UPM donates new floor to historic boathouse
by Jennie Ward|20 June 25|Build, Supply
Myllysaari Island, a popular recreational destination in Lahti, Finland, has gained a new event space thanks to a collaboration between Lahti Sailing Club, UPM and Salpaus Further Education. The floor was built with WISA-Wire plywood donated by UPM, with the work done by construction students. Myllysaari is a scenic island...
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Illegal trade in Russian timber ‘caught on camera’
by Jennie Ward|05 February 25|Supply
More than €1.5 billion of illegal Russian timber has been found entering the EU by investigators from UK-based non-profit, Earthsight, according to its latest report. The investigation ‘Blood-stained birch: exposing the EU trade in Russian conflict ply,’ caught firms on camera, in voice calls and through internal documents arranging a...
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The July/August issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the July/August issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The July/August issue is an essential read...
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Supplying Timber | Issue 06
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Build, Supply
Welcome to the fifth issue of Supplying Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to the timber merchants, suppliers, manufacturers and tradespeople who are interested in working with timber.
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Check where your birch plywood comes from or risk fines
by Jennie Ward|24 May 24|Build, Supply
The European Commission’s latest Birch Plywood ruling is a reminder for UK merchants to check the origins of their own timber supplies, says David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK. The European Commission has extended its anti-dumping duties to include Türkiye and Kazakhstan following an investigation into the circumvention of...
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A viable alternative to Russian Birch Plywood
by Jennie Ward|15 April 24|Build, Supply
When selecting plywood for woodworking projects, making an informed decision is crucial. Despite the ban on Russian imports, Birch Plywood from European suppliers is still a great choice for many, available in the UK through companies such as DHH Panel Products. Supplying Timber finds out more. DHH is constantly being...
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UK Border Target Operating Model
TDUK explores the new UK Border Target Operating Model
by Jennie Ward|24 January 24|Supply
TDUK offers its members insight into the new UK Border Target Operating Model, and what this means for the timber sector. There has been a flurry of Government communications over the last month ahead of the 31 January implementation date of the new UK Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). This...
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Join the fight against illegal timber imports
by Jennie Ward|06 December 23|Policy, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has issued an urgent warning around the continued import of illegal Russian Birch Plywood and Siberian Larch products to the UK, and is calling on regulators to take action. Analysis by TDUK, using data obtained from UK HMRC, shows that conflict timber, including Birch Plywood, has...
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EU targets high-risk Birch Plywood imports from Turkey and Kazakhstan
by Jennie Ward|01 September 23|Build, Supply
The European Commission has launched an investigation into imports of Birch Plywood crossing the EU border from Turkey and Kazakhstan. Volumes from these sources have surged following the imposition of anti-dumping duties against Russian producers in 2021 and import-related sanctions against them in 2022 due to Russia's war in Ukraine....
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The latest issue of Supplying Timber is out now!
by Jennie Ward|22 August 23|Supply
Packed with inspiring stories of stylish timber buildings, the new Supplying Timber magazine is out now. For all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with timber, look no further! Understanding American Red Oak The August/September issue is an essential read for anyone...
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