UKTR

Building a range that keeps customers moving
by Jennie Ward|15 June 26|Build, Supply
In a timber market that is constantly changing, Eva Timber is focusing on what matters most to wholesalers, importers and merchants: providing the right products, from the right mills, backed by people who understand the trade. Eva Timber began as a focused importer of Baltic fencing and landscaping products, and...
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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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EUDR
EU Commission proposes to delay EUDR by another year
by Jennie Ward|29 September 25|Supply
The European Commission (EC) has announced it is considering delaying the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) by another year, citing concerns that the IT system may not be ready in time to cope with the amount of data it will be asked to handle. This change will still...
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TDUK Learning Day 2025: Navigating changing regulations
by Jennie Ward|19 September 25|Build, Supply
On 10 September 2025, Timber Development UK welcomed members to the St Giles London Hotel for a Learning Day focused on current regulatory challenges facing the timber supply chain. Presentations and workshops covered the UK Timber Regulations (UKTR), the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)....
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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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EU Deforestation Regulation
UK government needs to give clear guidance on EUTR challenges
by Jennie Ward|12 November 24|Supply
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will replace the current EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is now expected to come into effect on 30 December 2025, following the EU Commission’s recent proposal of a 12-month delay to its implementation. Though it should be noted that this proposed delay has not yet...
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