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ISPM 15 impact assessment (1st March 2012)
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) is working closely with FEFPEB (the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufactur - ers) to liaise with consultants appointed by the European Commiss
From Industry update
Timber reuse a growth area (1st February 2012)
More timber pallets and packaging are being reused, repaired or recycled, according to a comprehensive new study of the timber packaging industry.
From Distribution
Plastic v wood:you decide (1st December 2011)
Firms face a choice in terms of the pallets they use, so HSS asked Timcon and Goplasticpallets to provide views on the respective merits of wooden and plastic varieties.
From Features
TIMCON welcomes growth in understanding of biomass subsidy impact (11th October 2011)
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) is pleased with increasingly widespread understanding of the effects of subsidising the biomass industry.
From Newsletter Stories
China wooden pallet issue resolved (1st September 2011)
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) welcomed China’s confirmation that it is working in agreement with the European guidelines for the implementation of ISPM 15 regulations.
From News
TIMCON welcomes resolution of China wooden pallet issue (18th August 2011)
Differing interpretations of ISPM 15 regulations had created problems for loads on some wooden pallets in China.
TIMCON welcomes turnaround (1st March 2011)
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) says the announcement that the Government will abandon plans to sell off or lease publicly-owned UK forests is good news for Britain’s timber-based industries.
Biomass subsidies warning (10th November 2010)
Biomass subsidies are having harmful unintended consequences, says Timcon
Pallet timber price increase (1st August 2010)
According to the quarterly Pöyry Index, in the second quarter of this year the price of pallet timber from the UK & Ireland and the Baltics increased by the highest percentage since the index began in 2001.
Pallet timber price increase highest since 2001 (13th July 2010)
The second quarter of this year saw the price of pallet timber from the UK & Ireland and the Baltics increase by the highest percentage since the Pöyry index began in 2001.
Pallet alert as timber prices continue to rise (29th March 2010)
TIMCON says rising prices of timber to the pallet and packaging industry need not affect availability if customers plan well with their suppliers.
Timcon rallies msp support (1st January 2010)
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) presented the economic and environmental advantages of the timber industry to an assembly of MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on December 2nd. The event
Wood versus plastic (1st October 2009)
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has called for members of the logistics industry to demand specific information from the manufacturers of plastic pallets being used in their supply chains.
Re:Wood you agree? Handling & Storage Solutions Jul/Aug 2009 (1st September 2009)
I was extremely concerned to read comments by Jim Hardisty, md of Goplasticpallets in the above article – and also on the company’s website.
Letter to the editor from TIMCON (17th August 2009)
Timber packaging and pallets body, TIMCON, reckons comments made by the boss of Goplasticpallets.com last issue are 'mischievous' and 'misleading'. Read TIMCON's response here...
ISPM 15 changes deferred to 2010 (1st August 2009)
The timber pallets and packaging sector has been granted additional time to adapt to changes proposed to the ISPM 15 regime in Europe, after a successful submission to the European Commission by the European Federatio
Pallet wars (1st June 2009)
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has commented in response to publicity released by plastics manufacturers in the US during May.
TIMCON training programme (1st April 2009)
TIMCON is poised to launch its own training programme to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees in the timber packaging and pallet business.
Voice of the timber packaging industry (1st February 2009)
During 2008 the timber industry has seen fluctuations in timber prices and escalating energy, transport and raw material costs. In the face of these challenges, Timcon (Timber Packaging and Palleting Confederation) pr
Timber remains popular under pressure (1st December 2008)
The Timber Packaging and Palleting Confederation, (TIMCON) has delivered the message that in the face of rising industry pressures and costs, timber remains the most popular and sustainable material in the world for t
The case for timber packaging (1st February 2008)
Pallets and packaging solutions made from timber are the most socially responsible, cost-effective and hygienic choice for the storage and transportation of most types of goods –including food, says timcon, the timber
Free carbon calculator factsheets from TIMCON (9th January 2008)
Three new Carbon Calculator Factsheets are freely available as a download from the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) website www.timcon.org.
TIMCON's thought for food industry (1st December 2007)
TIMCON says the food industry should consider wooden pallets and packaging as opposed to alternatives. With new independently developed software, TIMCON members can calculate carbon savings available by specifying wo
Wooden pallets boost fire safety? (1st December 2007)
According to the timber packaging and pallet confederation (TIMCON), tests have shown that plastic storage pallets can present a severe fire challenge even where the goods stored are completely inert. The tests were
From Products
TIMCON's free ISPM15 guide (1st June 2007)
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has issued a free booklet that clearly and succinctly explains current issues relating to ISPM15.
Pallets meet ISPM 15 (1st April 2006)
As international trade grows ISPM 15 is helping countries protect themselves from the spread of pests and disease, reports the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).
