-
American Wood Protection Association (USA)
The American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) is a non-profit
organization which is responsible for promulgating voluntary wood
preservation standards. AWPA Standards are developed by its
technical committees in an open, consensus-based process that
involves individuals from all facets of wood preservation: Producers
of preservatives and preservative components; producers of treated
and untreated wood products; end users of treated wood; engineers,
architects and building code officials; government entities,
academia, and other groups with a general interest in wood
preservation. AWPA's Standards are universally specified for wood
preservation in the USA, and are recognized worldwide.
www.awpa.com
-
BRE
BRE is now a private organisation but grew out of the Building
Research Establishment which, as a government department,
established an international reputation for work in wood in
construction over many years. BRE has one of the most comprehensive,
integrated capabilities for timber related research, consultancy and
testing of wood based products and composites anywhere in the world.
www.bre.co.uk/timber
-
British Woodworking Federation
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is recognised as the
leading representative body for the woodworking industry and
builders’ joinery and represents leading manufacturers, distributors
and installers of doors, windows, conservatories, staircases,
architectural joinery, timber frame buildings and engineered timber
components. It provides a complete range of services to its Members
including expert advice on technical issues, employment and
contractual law, health and safety, tax issues, environmental
matters.
www.bwf.org.uk
-
Canadian Institute of Treated Wood
The Canadian Institute of Treated Wood is a non-profit industry
association comprising members from across Canada. Operating under a
Federal Charter, the Institute serves as a forum for those involved
with the wood preservation industry, from research to production,
marketing and protection of the environment.
www.citw.org
-
Centre Technique du Bois et de l'Ameublement –
CTBA (France)
The Wood and Furniture Technical Centre (Centre Technique du
Bois et de l'Ameublement ) was created in 1952 for and at the
instigation of professionals. CTBA offers support for wood and
furniture industries working in the field of Research and
Development, as well as in the fields of information, technical
support, training, standardisation and certification. From the
outset CTBA operated with the aim of promoting technical progress,
being involved in the improvement of productivity, and ensuring
quality within the industry.
www.ctba.fr
-
The Doorway
Looking for a career in wood protection? The Doorway is a route into
jobs in the UK's wood-related industries. Manufacturers' sales are
around £7bn and they employ over 100,000 people who share an
enthusiasm for our truly renewable, sustainable resource.
http://www.thedoorway.org.uk/
-
Forest Products Society (USA)
The Forest Products Society (FPS) provides its members and
others in the forest industry a variety of publications and
conference opportunities for furthering member research and goals.
Through its sections and chapters and technical interest groups, FPS
links an international network of scholars and industry
professionals. The close linkage with research enables the industry
to gain the competitive advantage essential in this current
intensively globalised economy. For over 50 years, FPS has served
the industry and its members’ needs and will continue to offer
leading-edge information on forest products research for the 21st
century.
www.forestprod.org
-
Health and Safety Executive
Approved preservatives. See what’s involved in getting approval
for a wood preservative and a list of approved wood preservatives.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/bluebook
-
Institute of Wood Science
The purpose of the Institute of Wood Science is to advance and
encourage the scientific, technical, practical and general knowledge
of timber and wood based materials.
www.iwsc.org.uk
-
International Research Group on Wood Preservation
The International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRG)
facilitates contacts between specialists working on the complex
problems of wood protection and durability. Wood-based products are
important materials in many countries, and that their loss or
deterioration is economically serious. Protection against
biodeterioration is indispensable if these materials are to be used
economically and effectively. A new and even more important aspect
of the technology today is the role in conserving the world’s forest
resources.
www.irg-wp.com
-
Nordic Timber Council
The Nordic Timber Council is the joint promotion organisation of
the wood and wood products industries in Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Our vision is that wood and wood products are to become the leading
material in construction and interior solutions by 2010. We promote
the benefits of using wood, wood products and systems to consumers,
trade, industry and specifiers as well as to politicians and other
opinion formers. Nordic Timber Council’s overall objective is to
increase the consumption of wood, wood based products and systems
according to targets set in co-operation with the European industry.
www.nordictimber.org
-
Nordic Wood Preservation Council (NTR)
NTR sets standards for wood preservation in the Nordic countries
(including Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland). Their website
normally has an English version but that is not working at the
moment (October 2005).
www.ntr-nwpc.com
-
PalletLink
PalletLink is an independent association providing a technical
support service for the pallet, case, crate and box industry.
PalletLink membership is open to manufacturers, users and suppliers
but our largest single group is wood pallet manufacturers. We
operate a full time secretariat which is unique in a European wood
packaging association in being directed by a professional engineer.
As a result of this we can handle complex enquiries on packaging
safety, meeting of local and overseas standards and fine tuning of
product design.
www.palletlink.com
-
South African Wood Preservers Association
The South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA) is a
non-profit association formed in 1980, by the South African wood
preserving industry, primarily to promote timber treatment and
treated timber products. Commercially grown timber in Southern
Africa is mainly of the Eucalyptus and Pinus species, both of which
are not durable. By applying the correct chemicals to these timbers
we are able to ensure that the timber performs as if it were durable
thereby giving predictable long life performance.
www.sawpa.org.za
-
Southern Pine Council
The Southern Pine Council™ is a joint promotional body
coordinated and supported by manufacturers of Southern Pine lumber.
These manufacturers are members of the Southern Forest Products
Association (SFPA) and Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
(SLMA).
www.southernpine.com
-
Timber Decking Association (TDA)
The Timber Decking Association (TDA) is an independent advisory
body providing guidance on the materials and installation practices
required for high quality deck and landscape structures.
www.tda.org.uk
-
Timber Trade Federation
The Timber Trade Federation is the official voice of the UK
timber trade. It represents timber importers, agents, distributors
and other suppliers and users of wood and wood products. The
Federation aims to create the best conditions for its members to
trade successfully and to ensure the long-term sustainability of the
industry.
www.ttf.co.uk
-
Timber Trades Journal
TTJ (Timber Trades Journal) has been the leading UK and European
magazine for the timber trade since 1873. During that time our
industry has changed immeasurably and we've adapted and developed in
tune with the market. Today we cover timber trading, merchanting and
distribution. We also report on developments in the main timber end
user industries, from construction to furniture manufacture.
www.ttjonline.com
-
TIMCON
Timcon (Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation) is the UK
National Trade Association representing the interests of the timber
packaging industry – principally manufacturers of timber pallets,
packing cases/crates and export packers.
www.timcon.org
-
TRADA
The Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) is an
internationally recognised centre of excellence on the specification
and use of timber and wood products. The website is called askTRADA
and it is an excellent source of information on all timber topics.
TRADA is a company limited by guarantee and not-for-profit
membership-based organisation. TRADA's origins go back nearly 70
years and its name is synonymous with independence and authority.
Its position in the industry is unique with a diverse membership
encompassing companies and individuals from around the world and
across the entire wood supply chain, from producers, merchants and
manufacturers, to architects, engineers and end users.
www.trada.co.uk
-
European Institute for Wood Preservation
(WEI)
Founded in 1951, WEI is the European industry trade association
representing the pressure treated wood industry. It promotes the
benefits of treated timber whilst representing wood preservation
industries within the European Union.
www.wei-ieo.org
-
United Kingdom Forest Products Association (UKFPA)
The United Kingdom Forest Products Industry is making an
increasingly significant contribution to the national economy.
Better still, the United Kingdom forest resource is expanding. Now,
with the help of major investments from the sawmilling and wood
processing industry, sustained growth in the utilisation of the
increasing volume of timber is being achieved.
www.ukfpa.co.uk
-
UK Timber Frame Association
UKTFA is recognised as the source of timber frame information:
the single voice speaking for Timber Frame and definitive,
authoritative source of both technical information and industrial
news and views. This has included a programme of high quality high
profile advertisements in a selected range of periodicals sponsored
by the wood for good campaign.
www.timber-frame.org
-
VHN (Dutch Wood Preservers Association)
The VHN is the association of Dutch companies in the wood
treatment business. Members are mainly companies applying CPI
(chemical pressure impregnation) and suppliers of preservatives.
Nevertheless the association is open for companies using methods
like dip treatment, TMT (thermally modified timber) and CMT
(chemically modified timber). For dip, TMT and CMT, we require
production and product to fulfill quality standards comparable to
CPI. This is necessary as VHN promotes the production and use of
quality products that meet the expectations of the end user in terms
of durability and environmental protection.
www.vhn.org
-
Waste & Resources Action Programme
WRAP's mission is to accelerate resource efficiency by creating
efficient markets for recycled materials and products, while
removing barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling.
www.wrap.org.uk
-
Western Wood Preservers Institute
Headquartered in Vancouver Washington, the Western Wood
Preservers Institute is an organization that has represented the
interest of the pressure treating wood products industry throughout
western North America for more than 50 years.
www.wwpinstitute.org
-
wood.for good
To make wood the leading solution, where suitable, for
construction and interior use. To achieve a substantial change in
attitudes to wood, leading to an increase in consumption in the UK,
through promoting wood's unique properties:
• Good for the environment
• Good performance
• Good looks.
www.woodforgood.com
-
Wood Panel Industries Federation
WPIF is a representative organisation giving voice to the industrial
manufacturers in the United Kingdom and Ireland of Wood Chipboard,
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF).
With a particular focus on technical and environmental influences,
the role of the federation is to support its members' processing
activities and their products in the market.
www.wpif.org.uk
-
Wood Recyclers Association
The main aims of the Association are:
• To provide sector representation to Government and regulatory
authorities.
• To disseminate advice and guidance on subjects relevant to the
sector
• To provide a forum for the exchange of information between members
• To promote the wood recycling industry
www.woodrecyclers.org
