James Latham
Since the first James Latham began importing hardwoods into Liverpool in 1757, the company has, under the continuing management and direction of the Latham family, developed into a leading distributor of wood-based panel products, hardwoods, softwoods and hardwood flooring. The company has a Nationwide, strategically placed distribution base, fully able to bring our ever expanding range of products and services to existing and potential customers.
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. Their aim is to provide members with the highest quality information on timber and wood products to enable them to maximise the benefits that timber can provide.
Wood For Good
Wood for Good is a generic wood campaign, which started in 2000. It is now the largest promotional campaign ever undertaken in the UK.
FSC
The Forest Stewardship Council enables you to buy forest products of all kinds with confidence that you are not contributing to global forest destruction. FSC certified forests are managed to ensure long term timber supplies while protecting the environment and the lives of forest-dependent peoples. A system of Chain of Custody certification traces forest products through the supply chain to the end-consumer. Whenever you buy timber or timber products, always look for the FSC logo.
PEFC
The PEFC Council (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999, which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
Wood Panels Industries Federation
The Wood Panel Industries Federation 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).