Think Timber UK

Think Timber will be closed on Monday 19th of September, out of respect for the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II. We thank our customers for their understanding.

Barratts Developments, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has launched a new flagship zero-carbon home, called the ‘Z House’. This is the first zero-carbon house built by a major housebuilder in the UK. Read more here: ecs.page.link/PE1gW #TimberIndustry #zerocarbonbuilding

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen 11 million people flee their homes. Whilst these conflicts are posing a threat to peace and security, they are also posing a threat to a wide range of industries, including the timber industry.  ecs.page.link/KHUJ1 #TimberIndustry

Rewind 12 months, and the timber industry, like many others, saw a huge increase in sea freight prices. However, this same surge in prices is now the case for sea freight coming from Brazil and South America. ecs.page.link/rU3Po #TimberIndustry #SeaFreight #ContainerShipping

Large shipping ports, around the world, are experiencing unprecedented levels of congestion. With containers building up just outside of the Port of Singapore, the backlog is reportedly 22% higher than normal levels. ecs.page.link/ekrSm #Shipping #ContainerShipping

Properly managing stock levels when dealing with timber is vital. Maintaining adequate levels for your business means, ultimately, a top-performing supply chain.  Find out more- ecs.page.link/JYjvM #SupplyChainManagement #TimberSpecialist #StockManagement

Properly managing stock levels when dealing with timber is vital. Maintaining adequate levels for your business means, ultimately, a top-performing supply chain.  Find out more- ecs.page.link/JYjvM #SupplyChainManagement #TimberSpecialist #StockManagement

Timber is a naturally occurring product that has been used for building purposes for thousands of years. However, throughout history, many things have changed. With these changes, it can be difficult to understand what is fact and what is fiction.  ecs.page.link/jRHTU

The world has an ever-growing population. Therefore we can expect to see many more houses being built.  Many house builders are looking for more environmentally friendly approaches and ways of building homes. ecs.page.link/Scgf7 #Timberindustry #Housebuilding #GreenHomes

The timber market is spiralling and has become increasingly uncertain. With rising prices in shipping, longer lead times, and lower stock levels. Those within the industry are struggling to provide any consistency.  ecs.page.link/CCSMv #SupplyChainManagement #Timber

A ban on the export of all softwood logs and high-value hardwood logs from Russia will begin in Jan 2022. This will hugely impact the Chinese market, but the ban will also have a far-reaching knock-on impact on the global market. Read more here- ecs.page.link/sc4NK

The current worldwide Timber shortage could last well into the end of 2021. With factors such as the shipping container issues, and the high demand in the US house building. Sawmills have been unable to rebuild stock levels, whilst demand remains high. ecs.page.link/eAjur

At Think Timber, we work in close partnership with timber stair manufacturing businesses. We aim to not only make improvements and cost savings for our B2B customers but always strive to look at the bigger picture and our impact on the environment. ecs.page.link/b5nzQ

Many people within the timber industry are frustrated - and with good reason! The supply and demand issues facing us are disruptive to business, at all stages. Check out our latest blog! ecs.page.link/9HHMv #Timberindustry #SupplyChainManagement #EngineeredOak

The container shortage continues to be a huge, global issue. As containers transport products, parts, and equipment vital to sustaining business operations. Explore this in our latest blog 'Why is there a lack of shipping containers?'-  ecs.page.link/guXvJ #ShippingContainers

Britain's haulage industry is warning of a crisis in Britain's trade. After restrictions introduced for Brexit are still continuing to affect imports and exports. Find out how Brexit has affected the UK Timber Industry here-  ecs.page.link/vNKbi #UKTimberShortage

The goal of any business is to sell its products/ services and to make a healthy profit. But when working with non-bespoke timber, off-cuts & labour-intensive workflows can prove uneconomical. Find out how we can help you save time and money here- shorturl.at/yOTV6

The Government is launching a 95% mortgage guarantee scheme. A great idea in theory, but there are serious considerations around if the housing market supply can meet demand. Find out more about how the timber shortage will affect the supply chain: ecs.page.link/FErHL

Container shortages and freight issues have become the new normal for businesses worldwide. The coronavirus pandemic has had a big impact on the UK’s timber industry. Forward planning is now vital to secure stock in time. thinktimber.co.uk/2021/03/19/pla…

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