News Articles

/30 Apr 2025

Joining the Alliance for Wood ID Testing

International Plywood (Importers) Ltd, a leading supplier of plywood and panel products, has joined the Alliance for Wood ID Testing, a coalition dedicated to ensuring responsible and legal international trade in wood products. This alliance, facilitated by World Forest ID and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), brings together companies and NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) committed to combating illegal logging and promoting sustainable forestry practices. The Alliance for Wood ID Testing focuses on developing standards, protocols, and methodologies to ensure accurate and consistent wood identification testing....
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/29 Apr 2025

Our Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery

At International Plywood (Importers) Ltd, we are committed to sourcing responsibly, operating ethically, and ensuring transparency throughout our supply chain. As part of this ongoing commitment, several members of our team recently attended a comprehensive training course entitled “Modern Slavery (UK) Awareness Training Module” delivered by Verisio, a leading provider of ethical supply chain services. Why This Matters Modern slavery remains a serious global issue, affecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. From forced labour and human trafficking to exploitative working conditions, modern...
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/25 Mar 2025

International Plywood Supports School

In a heartwarming display of community and industry collaboration, Francesca Probert, a teacher and Head of Year at Heolddu Comprehensive School in South Wales, reached out to her father, Wayne Probert, sales and development director of Ante-Holz GmbH and chair of the Western Timber Trade Association, for support. The school faced a severe shortage of funding and materials, jeopardising the continuation of crucial training courses for students. With over 40% of the children in the school receiving benefits, the lack of resources had...
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