About Us
THE TIMBER TRADE FEDERATION (TTF) IS THE UK's FOREMOST MEMBERSHIP BODY FOR THE TIMBER SUPPLY CHAIN. OUR MEMBERS CONSTITUTE TIMBER IMPORTERS, MERCHANTS, AGENTS AND MANUFACTURERS AND ACCOUNT FOR AROUND TWO-THIRDS OF THE £10 BILLION UK TIMBER INDUSTRY.
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We are the voice of the UK timber industry, supporting and promoting our members’ interests. Our members constitute of timber importers, merchants, agents and manufacturers.
We have been supporting timber traders for over 125 years and have seen climate change become a defining feature for the government, regulators and customers. As well as supporting our members’ interest, we work to maintain and enhance timber’s sustainable reputation at a national, European and international level.
All members must operate under our strict Code of Conduct. We empower our members to lead the standard of #trustedtimber by completing our Responsible Purchasing Process (RPP) due diligence system.
Buying from a TTF member means buying timber you can trust.
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Meet the Team
David Hopkins
Chief Executive Officer
Nick Boulton
Head of Technical & Trade
Karen Sussex
Head of Operations
Xiao Ma
Sustainability Manager
Liam Macandrew
Policy & Project Manager
Tabitha Binding
University and Regional Engagement
Christopher Demetriou
Communications & Research Executive
Jade Savill
Team Assistant
Lucy Bedry
FLEGT Communications Executive
Members
TTF Code of Conduct
Our members lead the way in supplying the UK with a wide variety of timber and timber products for the construction, joinery and design markets. In order to demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of product quality and sustainability to their customers, all our members must follow the TTF Code of Conduct.
TTF Members
The TTF members cover a large proportion of all the products and timber technologies that operate within the sector. So, whether you are looking for an agent, importer, manufacturer, merchant, sawmiller or are simply looking for a particular product, you will be sure to find what you’re looking for in our Find a Member page.
Join the TTF
We provide a specialist business consultancy to our members, utilising the combined knowledge of our expert team and our 125 years of experience.
To join the TTF, please complete the Membership Form.
Structure
Our committees oversee the TTF’s policy development and provide a conduit for us to communicate with members. Our Governing Board approves the overarching TTF strategic plan and provides oversight of its implementation.
The Governing Board consists of representatives of our Softwood, Hardwood and Panel Products Divisions and our Regional Associations. Within the Governing Board also sits the sustainability and compliance committee, Forests Forever.
We have started developing our Working Groups as a way of focusing on major industry topics. These include Cladding, Flooring, Merchant Forum, Engineered Wood Products and Chinese Plywood.
Each product division has an executive committee which governs the agenda of the division. By joining a TTF Committee, Regional Association or Working Group our members can vote and have a say on the future of the timber industry.
