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Timber Development UK appoints new Executive Chair
by Jennie Ward|13 July 26|Corporate, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has announced that long-standing Chairman Chris Sutton has stepped down from his position. Vice Chair Patrick Guest has now taken on the new role of Executive Chair. The changes became effective from 1 July, 2026 following the Governing Board meeting of 18 June. Chris Sutton, former...
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Darren Mayes appointed as TDUK’s new Sustainability Supply Chain Compliance Manager
by Jennie Ward|09 April 26|Corporate
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has announced the appointment of Darren Mayes as its new Sustainability and Supply Chain Compliance Manager following the departure of Xiao Ma. Darren joins TDUK with a long history in responsible sourcing, having previously worked with NTG, Brooks Bros and 15 years at Havwoods Flooring. He...
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TDUK joins PEFC at Estonia Market Seminar
by Jennie Ward|29 March 26|Build, Supply
PEFC UK Executive Director John Kirkby travelled to Tallinn, Estonia, on 18 March to take part in a market seminar organised by PEFC Estonia. The seminar, which was also run in conjunction with PEFC Belgium, aimed to showcase the market opportunities that are available for Estonian companies involved in the...
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EA Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging (pERP) guidance
by Jennie Ward|01 December 25|Supply
The Environment Agency has issued updated guidance on the Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging (pERP) regulations
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TDUK: Supporting the timber industry in 2025
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
The Timber Development UK (TDUK) Global Market Conference on 5th November brought professionals from across the timber supply chain together to assess the year’s market performance and look ahead to 2026. Held against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty and reduced activity in the global timber trade, the event provided...
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Global Market Conference – Andrew Orriss STA Presentation 2025
by Guest Author|07 November 25|Supply
Markus Henningsson from SCA Presentation at TDUK's 2025 Global Market Conference
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Global Market Conference – Markus Henningsson SCA Wood Presentation 2025
by Guest Author|07 November 25|Build, Supply
Markus Henningsson from SCA Presentation at TDUK's 2025 Global Market Conference
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Global Market Conference – CPA Presentation 2025
by Guest Author|06 November 25|Build, Supply
Professor Noble Francis from the Construction Product Association (CPA), presentation slides from TDUK's 2025 Global Market Conference
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Anti-Greenwash Charter strengthens accountability in the timber industry
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Corporate, Supply, Sustainability
Last month Timber Development UK published an updated Green Claims Policy as part of our commitment to the Anti-Greenwash Charter, to best practice and to setting a benchmark for transparent practices in the timber industry. Now, TDUK Sustainability Director Charlie Law explains why TDUK is committed to above-board communications and...
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Travis Perkins reinforces its commitment to responsible timber sourcing through RPP Audit
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Build, Supply
Travis Perkins has strengthened its longstanding commitment to responsible sourcing by passing Timber Development UK's (TDUK) Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) Audit. Since joining TDUK in July 2024, Travis Perkins has successfully completed the rigorous due diligence process, ensuring its imported timber complies with the requirements of the UK Timber Regulations...
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