The accord was signed at the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) offices by the chief executives of each association and commits them to working together in areas of common interest and strategic goals.
"The UK timber industry is worth roughly £10bn a year – bigger than cement, concrete, glass and a lot of the chemicals industries – and plays a vital role in our economy," said TTF chief executive John White. "Yet it can often seems overlooked as this is split between over 7,500 small firms. This accord will help us act as one and show the importance of our sector to the UK economic recovery and low-carbon development."
Signatories include the British Woodworking Federation, TTF, Confor, Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation, TRADA, Trussed Rafter Association, UK Forest Products Association, UK Timber Frame Association, Wood for Good, Wood Panel Industries Federation and the Wood Protection Association/Timber Cladding and Decking Association.
