The UK’s leading timber importer and distributor, James Latham, will be exhibiting at this year’s Timber Show (12-14 September, Excel London) in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council – Stand 506.

The show is supported by key organisations in the industry, such as the Timber Trade Federation, Wood for Good and the British Woodworking Federation, and is a chance to highlight the versatility, performance and environmental benefits of timber.

Lathams has teamed up with FSC to promote the company’s environmental credentials to key decision makers in the industry who are interested in using timber which has been responsibly sourced; an issue which is becoming more and more prevalent to designers and customers alike.

The Forest Stewardship Council is an international, non-profit making association whose membership includes environmental and social groups as well as progressive forestry and wood retail companies working in partnership to improve forest management world wide. All depots of the James Latham group have now been awarded FSC accredited certification by BM TRADA, indicating Lathams’ dedication to this important subject.

Chris Sutton, director of Lathams, said: "We are looking forward to exhibiting at this year’s Timber Show, and we are particularly pleased to be doing it in conjunction with the Forest Stewardship Council. Sustainability is an issue which is very important to Lathams, and we endeavour wherever possible to source timber from legally verified suppliers. We are looking forward to showing visitors the extensive range of certified timber that Lathams can offer."

Lathams will be showcasing its FSC Manor Oak range of Bausen hardwood flooring at the show. The range is selected to represent the true character of White Oak and is sold together in up to four different widths to be fit in alternate rows to give a "Manor" effect when fitted, which is distinctive to this range. 

Beck Woodrow, FSC Construction Advisor, added: "The Timber Show will be a great opportunity for FSC. By exhibiting with Lathams, we can show timber buyers how easy it can be to make a difference to the future of the world's forests through choosing readily available FSC certified products for their projects."

The Timber Show will attract visitors from the public and private construction, manufacturing and merchanting sectors.

For more information on any products available at James Latham, please visit the website at www.lathamtimber.co.uk, email marketing@lathams.co.uk, or phone 0116 257 3415.

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