industry news
Increasing Availability
in the UK of the 14.40m m3 of timber strengths in their specialist areas. The
and panel products produced and im- PEFC schemes share of UK imports
ported in 2008 grew to 83.6%, from a was around 50%, with FSC having a
of Certified Timber
level of 66.7% in 2005. 30% share
Some of the other key findings of the 4. The PEFC share of timber and
In December, The Timber Trade • make an estimate of the quantity of report were; panel products produced in the UK
Federation published a report detailing certified timber available from recog- and imported rose to 32% in 2008,
the development of timber certifica- nised certification schemes and provide 1. Imported softwood lumber certifi- from a level of 18% in 2005. The
tion in the UK over past four years. a comparison of how the main certifi- cation has been the area which has share of FSC products increased
The objectives of this certification cation schemes have developed seen the most significant growth, from 48% in 2005 to 52%
study, conducted in 2009 were to: between 2005 and 2008. from 58% of imports in 2005 to
over 90% in 2008 5. Around 1 in 3 customers now
• quantify certified softwood round- The report found that the level of cer- specifically request certified products;
wood, sawn timber and panel products tification in the UK timber industry 2. The level of certified timber and pan- an increase from around 10% of sales
available from recognised schemes has increased significantly between el products imports to the UK has risen in 2005 to over 30% in 2008
within the major sectors of the timber 2005 and 2008. The certified propor- from 55.8% in 2005 to 81.4% in 2008
industry in the UK for the year 2008 tion of the 8.18m tonnes of softwood 3. The Programme for the For more information on the
and compare this to the results from roundwood harvested in the UK in Endorsement of Forest Certification PEFC programme call 01829
the previous study for 2005 and to in- 2008 increased to 83.9% from a level (PEFC) and Forest Stewardship 770438, visit www.pefc.org or
dicate how certification might develop of 80.5% in 2005. The report also Council (FSC) dominate certification in email info@pefc.co.uk.
into 2009. found that the certified proportion the UK, with each building upon their
Hammerite wins Best DIY Award
Hammerite’s Metalmaster has won it is perfect for the current DIY market.
The A to Z of connectors
one of the prestigious House Beautiful Jeanette Davenport at Hammerite said,
Industry leader, Simpson Strong-Tie products such as timber to timber, ma-
Awards. The 3D paint applicator, which “Hammerite is delighted that the
has introduced its eagerly awaited new sonry hangers and connectors, to bead
uses electrostatic technology to piant Metalmaster has been commended as
catalogue for 2010 detailing their com- and mesh and angles brackets, and spe-
from all sides at once, took home Silver one of the best DIY products of the
plete product range of structural cialist products for engineered wood
in the Best DIY Product category. The year. The turbulent times of the last few
connectors and systems. Considered and truss manufacturing, the catalogue
award was presented by celebrity builder have seen a rise in interest in DIY, but
by many as an industry ‘bible’ for also introduces another group of inno-
Tommy Walsh. The Hammerite people are wary of waste and need a
choosing the right connector, the cata- vative new products including the
Metalmaster is designed to revolutionise product, and a name, they can trust.
logue details full descriptions of each I-Loft system; a new engineering
metalcare by delivering a professional With over a quarter of a century’s expe-
product along with technical informa- method for loft conversions.
finish four times faster than a brush as rience in metal paints, Hammerite is
tion and load capacities – essential for To download the new edition or
well as reducing over painting. Aimed at helping retailers to tap into that market.”
engineers, architects, builders and dis- to request a hard copy or CD-
consumers who need to save time and For more information call 0870
tributors. Including long established Rom visit www.strongtie.co.uk.
money, and want a perfect finish without 444 11 11 or visit www.ham-
having to employ a professional painter, merite.com/uk.
6 British Builder & Developer
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