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June 25, 2012

How Booker Timber Products Can Benefit the Environment

Chain of Custody — Tags: , — Booker Timber @ 9:26 am

Here at Booker Timber we care about the environment, which is why all of our timber products have Chain of Custody certification status. So, what do these certifications stand for and how does using these timber products benefit the earth.

What is Chain of Custody?
We source timber from Chain of Custody certified forests, which means that the long term supply of timber is monitored to protect the environment and lives of those who are dependent on the forest. Therefore, you should always look for the Chain of Custody certifeid logo when purchasing timber products, such as MDF sheets, plywood and more. By using Chain of Custody certified timber you can ensure that many generations will benefit from the forest.

For this reason, you can buy our timber products with the confidence that we are a leading timber merchant that respects the environment and the forest. We share the same values of the Chain of Custody and are passionate about preserving the forest for the sake of the planet and the generations of the future.

June 11, 2012

Buy from a timber merchant that cares about the environment

Chain of Custody — Tags: — Booker Timber @ 9:16 am

Booker Timber is a responsible business. While the requirements of our customers are always a top priority (and that means high quality, well-priced timber and MDF sheets first and foremost), a modern company also needs to take the wider world into account. Every product we sell has a story and that story is important.

We think beyond our immediate timber needs and look at the broader picture- we’re aware that timber production is an environmentally and socially sensitive issue, and as an intelligent and thoughtful business, that means making sure that we are part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Chain of Custody Certification- looking at the whole supply chain

We are an Chain of Custody certified company. Chain of Custody are a body responsible for examining the environmental sustainability of forests and forest products. Their goal is to trace a particular piece of timber or a timber item all the way back to the place the trees were grown, and label those items that were responsibly produced so consumers can make an environmentally informed choice.

Anyone with an interest in social justice will be pleased to know that the Chain of Custody also look at the other implications of plantation forestry. In order to qualify for Chain of Custody certified status, production must not have a negative impact on the lives of the people living in and around the forest. If you see the Chain of Custody mark on a product or on a company, you know that you’re supporting well managed, sustainable forests around the world.

Other programs

Doing one thing for the environment is never enough, even if that one thing is a pretty big deal- like getting Chain of Custody Certification. Booker Timber are always interested in improving standards.

Making a positive difference

It’s not just about the reducing the negative environmental footprints associated with our products, whether they are plywood sheets, veneers, or any other piece of timber. Like many other responsible companies, Booker Timber firmly believe that by supporting sustainable forestry, we can make a positive contribution. If more businesses refused to buy products generated by environmentally damaging practices then those practices would die off and the world would be a better, greener place.

By buying your timbers and timber products from us (or another, similarly responsible timber merchant) you can also be part of a global solution to problems like deforestation, desertification, and habitat loss. We call all do a lot more than just reduce our environmental impact.

December 18, 2011

Buying timber with a clear conscience

Cutting News,Chain of Custody,Sheets — Tags: , — Booker Timber @ 10:30 am

If you are on the lookout for a timber merchant to supply your firm with wood, you will no doubt have a range of issues to bear in mind. Of course, you will want products that are great value for money and are of the very best quality. After all, you are spending your hard-earned cash on the provisions, so it is vital that they meet all your needs.

However, there is another issue that may well influence your decision and that is the green credentials of your supplier of MDF sheets and other such offerings. Environmental concerns are becoming ever more important. And it is not only your own conscience that you have to deal with, but also those of your customers.

These days, individuals often vote with their money when it comes to issues of this nature. They tend to be more willing to purchase products from companies that can show they have a responsible attitude towards this matter.

The good news is, by coming to Booker Timber for your cut to size chipboard and other such products, you can rest assured you are doing your bit to promote sustainability.

We have achieved Chain of Custody certified status, which enables us to offer chain of custody for forested timber from well managed forests.

By buying products with Chain of Custody certified status, you can rest assured you are not contributing to global forest destruction. So, to find out more about what we have to offer, simply take a look around our website.

August 8, 2011

Making the Most of the Summer Months

Chain of Custody,Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 9:00 am

Summer is officially here and temperatures are on the rise. Thankfully, these prolonged periods of fine weather are fantastic for building projects as they allow work to be done without the frequent interruption of inclement weather. So, whether you are working in your own back garden or on a professional construction site, now is the time to make sure you invest in a timber merchant who can provide you with high quality wood in the exact size and volume that you need to get ahead.

We here at Booker Timber are timber merchants who specialise in providing cut to size chipboard, plywood cutting and MDF sheets, as well as offering hardwoods, softwoods and real wood veneers. Our state-of-the-art technologies not only ensure that we can provide you with perfectly fitting wood to suit your needs, but that we can do so while keeping wastage to an absolute minimum. We are very aware of our responsibility to the environment and consider this to be a very important feature in our operations. Similarly, we also make sure all of our timber is Chain of Custody certified so that our customers can rest assured that the wood they purchase is from responsible sources only.

So, whether you want chipboard to build a child’s tree house in the garden or need to source hardwood for large-scale municipal building projects, look no further than us here at Booker Timber. We’ve got everything you need to make this summer more productive than ever!

April 14, 2011

Efficient CNC Cutting

Chain of Custody — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 11:57 am

Whatever your industry, making the most of your resources is important, whether you are part of a large business or undertaking an independent project. With supplies such as timber, the use of which has an impact on the environment, minimising waste is important for financial reasons as well as ecological ones.

At Booker Timber, we are devoted to providing ethically-sourced timber and ensuring – using the latest CNC cutting technology – that waste really is kept to a minimum. We have some of the UK’s largest CNC beam saws and couple this technology with some of the best software available to ensure a precise and efficient cutting system, operating to within 0.1mm accuracy.

Whether the job you have in mind is small or large, involving MDF sheets or MFC, we can process your order in a highly professional manner, providing you with perfectly-cut, carefully-packaged timber as the end result. All of our timber is Chain of Custody certified, making your job environmentally friendly, should you choose to select our timber. We will also happily cut free issue timber.

Whether you need cut to size chipboard – melamine faced or otherwise – or treated woods for outdoor use, our experts can provide. If you are not sure on what your requirements are, we welcome enquiries and can offer advice which is rooted in years of experience. By providing quality, ethical timber, cut using precise manufacturing technology within an efficient time frame, we aim to provide an excellent, reliable service which is environmentally conscious and competitively priced.

November 17, 2010

Booker Timber Expands

Cutting News,Chain of Custody — Booker Timber @ 11:48 pm

We are proud to announce that our recent expansion plans are completed. We have expanded into further warehouses increasing our floor space by 65%. This means we can take greater loads of your free issue material, all stored in good quality dry storage areas. As we have more space we can segregate our materials easier for Chain of Custody compliance. We take our Chain of Custody responsibilities seriously.

We have moved our Sales Department to make use of larger offices to cope with our expanding Sales Department and a little further away from the machinery so we can hear you a little Better! We have moved our meeting room for customers and suppliers close to reception so you are away from the working areas.

Reception has been moved so that vistors do not need to enter the working yard at all.

We have 200% more truck and car parking area, allowing the ever increasing number of articulated vehicles plenty of space to turn and be unloaded safely and very close to the warehouse doors minimising material exposure to any bad weather.

We are investing in the future, as a customer, in these difficult times we think you should feel comfortble investing your business with us as we are here for the long haul. If you are a supplier feel comfortable in our stratagies as they are bold, well thought out and show our committment for the future. We look forward to the ride.

Call us us to place your business with people who are here to stay.

Call us on 0333 123 1290 or 0845 9000 234 or send your enquiry via our on line system. We look forward to hearing from you.