Packaging

TIMCON urges government to cut pallet business red tape
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has written to the UK Government calling for the UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to be used as an opportunity to reduce the burden of unnecessary regulations on the pallet and timber packaging industry. TIMCON made its request in a letter to...
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FEFPEB plans future response to regulatory challenges
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has announced plans to strengthen the organisation’s response to the growing political, environmental and regulatory challenges facing the sector. In consultation with its European wooden pallet and packaging organisation members, the federation is working on a strategy to help the...
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Uncertainty, compliance and supply challenges hit outlook for wood pallet and packaging sector
by Jennie Ward|06 April 26|Build, Supply
Changes to regulations, supply constraints, fuel prices impacts material costs, wider cost issues, and ongoing economic uncertainty are set to create some of the most challenging conditions for the wood pallet and packaging sector in the year ahead. That was the verdict of the recent Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)...
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UPM Timber and Plywood Sustainability Study
by Matt Milton|18 January 26|Supply
UPM timber and WISA® plywood are part of the larger UPM group. A Finnish materials solution company, UPM spans sectors including construction, packaging, transport, printing, publishing, textiles and others.
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New guidance issued on Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging (pEPR)
by Jennie Ward|01 December 25|Supply, Sustainability
The Environment Agency has issued updated guidance on the Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging (pERP) regulations. The regulations were introduced to shift the financial cost of managing household packaging waste from UK taxpayers and local authorities to the companies that produce the packaging, to encourage businesses to switch to more recyclable,...
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How circular solutions are reducing plastic packaging in the timber industry
by Jennie Ward|10 July 25|Build, Supply
The timber industry has long depended on plastic packaging to protect products during storage and transport. Plastic wraps, strapping, and protective films offer practical benefits - moisture resistance, tear strength, lightweight handling, and compatibility with automated systems. However, these materials are often single-use, non-biodegradable, and can be difficult to recycle....
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Hanson Plywood Sustainability Study
by Guest Author|24 June 25|Supply
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Stora Enso wins prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2025
by Jennie Ward|30 May 25|Supply
Stora Enso has been awarded with the Red Dot Design Award for the scalable and recyclable gift packaging portfolio for a range of Marimekko’s products. The first boxes were launched in May 2024. The Red Dot Award was granted for outstanding design and creative performance in the Product Design category....
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Velux: Zero Plastic Packaging
by Matt Milton|20 January 25|Supply
Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging required a great deal of preparation across several years. VELUX began developing the new plastic-free packaging in 2021, involving design professionals, engineers, and production companies from across the VELUX organisation.
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The Current and Prospective Packaging Waste Regulations
by TDUK|21 October 22|Build, Sustainability
The current packaging waste regulations, under the principle of shared producer responsibility, is a complex system with which members of Timber Development UK interact at multiple junctures.
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