Why choose a member of the WPA?

Membership of the premier trade body for the wood protection industry is not just a matter of paying a subscription. Companies who successfully apply to become a member of the WPA, and who may display the association’s logo, will have satisfied the association with regard to:

Manufacturers/suppliers:

  • Manufacture of products under a QA scheme such as ISO 9000 supervised by an accredited certification body

  • Environmental and health & safety standards in manufacture, packaging and delivery of products

  • Compliance with requirements for approval of products under national and European legislation

  • Compliance with European and national performance (effectiveness) standards for products

Treatment companies

  • Safe design and operation of treatment plant(s) in accordance with the WPA Code of Practice

  • Training and competence of plant operators

  • Treatment of timber to the correct standards to ensure effectiveness in accordance with timber Use Class

  • Delivery of appropriate advice on safe handling and correct use of treated timber to customers and users

Associates

  • Demonstration of competence in field of work, for example as consultants.

 

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