The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has appointed Lawrence Young and Jim Johnstone to its board.

Mr Young is director of Young Black Industrial Stapling Ltd, a specialist fastening company set up in 1979. He will be responsible for chairing the UKTFA’s membership committee, including its work to increase the membership and ensure a high level of member satisfaction.

Mr Johnstone is director of A1M Ltd, a specialist timber frame manufacturer based in the Thames Gateway. With more than 18 years’ experience in the timber frame industry, he will be in charge of the UKTFA committee that advises the industry’s subcontractor activities and health and safety.

UKTFA chairman Stewart Dalgarno said: “Lawrence and Jim bring with them very specific technical knowledge and business management skills. They also help to represent the interests of our supplier members and the many smaller manufacturing companies involved in our industry.”