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A new chapter built on a longstanding legacy
by Jennie Ward|05 July 26|Build, Supply
Summit Timber Group has been formed from two long-established names in the UK timber sector: Cheshire Mouldings and Hawthorn Timber. Here, Executive Chairman Tony Hackney explains to Supplying Timber the thinking behind the Group’s creation – and what it means for customers and the wider timber industry. The creation of...
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Confidence and rising costs remain challenging, says first-ever TDUK Market Briefing
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published its first-ever Market Briefing, bringing together economic analysis, market data and insight from businesses across the supply chain to provide a detailed picture of the issues shaping the timber industry during the first half of 2026. Drawing on contributions from timber merchants, sawmills, manufacturers and...
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TDUK Market Briefing – Q2 2026
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Policy, Statistics, Supply
The TDUK Market Briefing is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help stakeholders from across the timber sector better understand the timber market and current economic conditions.
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MKM Building Supplies reports revenue growth in full-year results
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Supply
TDUK member MKM Building Supplies (MKM), a leading UK independent builder’s merchant, has announced its full-year results for the year ended 30 September 2025. The company reports growth that outperforms the merchant market's growth of 1.2%, increasing its market share to 14.8% (FY2024: 13.3%). This has helped generate revenue growth...
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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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timber in construction
Government commits to increase the use of timber in construction
by Jennie Ward|28 February 25|Build, Design, Policy, Supply
Ambitious new plans to increase the use of timber in construction were announced by Environment Minister Mary Creagh at the Timber in Construction Summit in London. The new Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap is being introduced to help get Britain building using timber – creating economic growth, rural jobs and...
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timber industry outlook
‘Cautious optimism but challenges ahead, so seek out new opportunities’, says Noble
by Jennie Ward|13 November 24|Supply
Concluding the TDUK Global Market Conference, Professor Noble Francis from the Construction Products Association (CPA) gave delegates an update on the outlook for the UK construction sector, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, but suggesting there was room for cautious optimism for the coming years. The recent CPA...
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