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 * ETTF
   * OUR MISSION
   * CONTACT
 * Conferences
   * ISC 2017 – Hamburg
   * ISC 2018 – Riga
   * ISC 2019 – Antwerp
   * ISC 2020
     * ISC PROGRAM and SPEAKERS
     * Presentations & Reports
   * ISC 2021
     * ISC PROGRAM and SPEAKERS-21
     * Presentations & Reports -21
   * IHC 2017 – Venice
   * IHC 2019 – Berlin




THE EUROPEAN TIMBER TRADE FEDERATION.

 

\\WHO WE ARE: The ETTF promotes the interests of the timber trade across Europe,
representing key national federations for importers, merchants and distributors.

 

\\WHAT WE DO: The ETTF liaises with and lobbies government and governmental
bodies at national and international level, engages with environmental and other
NGOs and provides a discussion and networking forum for the EU timber trade on
key issues, from legislation and the environment, to sustainable timber
promotion and best practice.





ETTF UNDERLINES DUE DILIGENCE FOR ONLY LEGAL AND SUSTAINABLE IMPORT OF TIMBER
PRODUCTS

THE EUROPEAN TIMBER TRADE FEDERATION (ETTF) IS ONE OF THE LEADING TIMBER LOBBY
GROUPS IN EUROPE AND EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF
TIMBER PRODUCTS.

ALL MEMBERS OF ETTF ARE OBLIGED TO MEET THE TARGETS OF THE EUTR (EUROPEAN TIMBER
REGULATION) WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE IN 2013. THAT MEANS THAT ALL TIMBER
IMPORTERS OF ETTF ARE EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL AND WELL TRAINED IN PERFORMING
DUE DILIGENCE. ACROSS EUROPE, OPERATORS FOR TIMBER IMPORTS ARE OBLIGED TO ONLY
IMPORT TIMBER FROM LEGAL SOURCES. REGARDING THE INITIATIVE OF THE EU COMMISSION
TO LAUNCH A NEW LEGISLATION FOR DEFORESTATION FREE COMMODITIES (TIMBER IS
INCLUDED), ETTF MEMBERS ARE 8 YEARS AHEAD WITH THEIR EXPERIENCE CONCERNING THE
OBLIGATIONS OF THAT NEW LEGISLATION. THOMAS GOEBEL, SECRETARY GENERAL FOR ETTF
SAYS: „NOBODY IS BETTER PREPARED FOR A NEW LEGISLATION THAN OUR IMPORTERS. THE
IMPACT OF THE EUTR IS NOT TO BE UNDERESTIMATED IN THE COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN, AND
THAT IN THE END IS DUE TO THE SUCCESSFUL DUE DILIGENCE OF ETTF MEMBERS AND
OPERATORS. THEY PLAY A POSITIVE AND DECISIVE ROLE IN FIGHTING AGAINST ILLEGAL
LOGGING.“

IMPORTANT ELEMENTS IN A SUCCESSFUL DUE DILIGENCE ARE CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS LIKE
FSC© OR PEFC, THIS MUST BE CONTINUED IN THE SAME WAY IN THE NEW LEGISLATION.
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION IS A VERY ADEQUATE MEASURE FOR RISK MITIGATION, IT
PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN PROTECTING THE WORLD’S FORESTS AND CONSEQUENTLY MUST BE
ENDORSED IN ANY NEW LEGISLATION IN THE EU.


ABOUT US




ETTF – THE ORGANIZATION

The highest authority of the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) is the
General Assembly at which member federations are represented. The Assembly meets
at least twice a year, and in order to serve the specific interests of the
industry. Members are organized in sections, according to their trade or
industry; softwood, hardwood or plywood. These different sections also meet,
whenever there is a particular need.



The ETTF is also jointly responsible, with the European Organization of the
Sawmill Industry (EOS), for organizing and convening the annual International
Softwood Conference (ISC) and the International Hardwood Conference (IHC). These
are held in a different European location each time, hosted by a national member
of ETTF or EOS.

The ISC is a world leading conference for producers and traders of softwood
products, on average more than 150 experts from four continents join the annual
meeting. It is an excellent network meeting for the international traders of
softwood products.The 2019 edition was hosted by the Belgium ETTF member
“Fedustria”.

The IHC takes place every two years, last one in November 2019 hosted by the
German sawmill association (DeSH) in Berlin. Comparable with the softwood
conference, experts from all over the world discuss and inform about hardwood
trade and related topics.


A UNITED VOICE FOR THE INDUSTRY

The European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) represents the product importers’
interests across Europe, as well as non-importing merchants, distributors and
traders. The ETTF operates on a united base, representing and lobbying on behalf
of the entire industry to national and EU. authorities and key decision makers
in the market place.

In total the ETTF today has 15 member federations.


ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

The ETTF also offers Associate Membership. Current Associate Members are the
European Federation of Parquet Importers (EFPI), which represent timber floor
importers across Europe, the Association Technique International des Bois
Tropicaux (ATIBT) and the individual companies Holm Trävaror (Sweden),
Holzwerkstoffe Schweiz (Switzerland) as well as Gadimat S.A. and Robelbois Group
(Morocco).




THE ETTF BOARD

The members of the European Timber Trade Federation are elected by the General
Assembly. Current Members of the Board are: President Ad Wesselink; Softwood
Section Chairman Morten Bergsten; Hardwood Section Chairman Ad Wesselink;
Plywood Section Chairman Koen de Witte; Merchants Section Chairman Palle Thomsen
& Franz-Josef Kall; and Secretary General Thomas Goebel.

The ETTF was formed at a members’ meeting of the
– UE Union (UCBD Hardwood Trade Association)
– Union for the Import of Panneaux and Bois (UCBR Wood Panels Importers’
Association)
– Union pour le Commerce des Bois résineux dans l’U. E . (UCIP Softwood Trade
Association) and
– Féderation Européenne du Négoce du Bois (FEBO).

The founding of the ETTF resulted in the simultaneous termination of the
aforementioned associations.

Click here for the ETTF concept regulations



IMPRINT & FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ETTF AND ITS ACTIVITIES YOU CAN CONTACT
US

ETTF Secretary General Thomas Goebel | Tel: +49 (0) 30 7262 58 00 | Email:
goebel@ettf.info

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ETTF Communications Consultant Mike Jeffree | Tel: + 44 (0) 7967 614763 | Email:
mjeffree1@gmail.com | Skype: michaelrjeffree

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 * ETTF
   * OUR MISSION
   * CONTACT
 * Conferences
   * ISC 2017 – Hamburg
   * ISC 2018 – Riga
   * ISC 2019 – Antwerp
   * ISC 2020
     * ISC PROGRAM and SPEAKERS
     * Presentations & Reports
   * ISC 2021
     * ISC PROGRAM and SPEAKERS-21
     * Presentations & Reports -21
   * IHC 2017 – Venice
   * IHC 2019 – Berlin