Information on how exotic timber species are driving the latest design trends can be found in a new 84-page directory from the US-based International Wood Products Association (IWPA).

Detailed contact information, product specifications and projects are contained in the sixth edition of International Wood: The Guide to Applications, Sources and Trends.

The publication, which includes an exotic flooring and decking feature, is aimed at 15,000 key decision makers involved in the specification, manufacture, import and distribution of wood products in North America.

IWPA represents 190 companies and trade associations engaged in the import of hardwoods and softwoods.

Visiti www.iwpawood.org for more details.