A Better Deal for Merchants Timbmet Services Merchant Product Range Responsible Business and Certification Marketing Support

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1 Merchant Guide

2 2 Contents A Better Deal for Merchants 3 Timbmet Services 4 Merchant Product Range 6 Mouldings 6 Panels 6 Manufacturing Services 7 Sawn Hardwoods and Clear Softwoods 7 Hardwood Decking 8 Flooring 8 Worktops 9 Doors 9 TEC (Timbmet Engineered Components) 9 Responsible Business and Certification 10 Marketing Support 11

3 A Better Deal for Merchants 3 Better product, Better service, Better support Timbmet are a UK, family-owned business, with over 70 years of knowledge and experience and are a market-leading timber importer and distributor with an extensive UK product range. Focused on a dedicated merchant offer, Timbmet stock a wide product range from sawn hardwoods and clear softwoods to mouldings, hardwood decking, panels, flooring, worktops and doors, as well as manufacturing services. The range includes TEC (Timbmet Engineered Components) value added, dimensionally stable products, suitable for door, window and stair joinery. Our product portfolio is fully supported by marketing initiatives such as point of sale, display boards and product guides to assist you to sell on to your customers. Our dedicated, experienced merchant support team is available in the office or in the field to provide information and assistance whenever you need it. Renowned for quality, reliability, service and added value products, Timbmet are able to supply all you ll ever want in wood to increase your sales and keep your stock moving.

4 4 Timbmet Services A service driven organisation, Timbmet provides expert advice and comprehensive support for all merchant customers Timbmet s multi-million pound stockholding enables you to access the timber you need when you need it. ipack, Timbmet s online ordering service, provides instant information on stock availability and pack specifications on over 3,000 packs, as well as the ability to place orders 24 hours a day. More information on ipack ordering is available from our ipack helpdesk. Our distribution centres and regional depots hold over 2,500 product lines ready to be delivered nationwide within hours depending on your location. Timbmet offers a full range of manufacturing services including bespoke timber machining, precision cutting, bonding, edging and component assembly. We are also able to mould, lacquer, stain, prime and CNC to exact specifications and individual requirements. Contact Paul Brodeur on: t e paul.brodeur@timbmet.com

5 Responsible sourcing ipack online ordering National distribution Finishing Expert advice Samples 5 Engineered solutions are available through our TEC (Timbmet Engineered Components) range which not only deliver superior stability to traditional solid timber components, but also reduce production costs and keep waste to a minimum. Timbmet s team of experts can provide help and advice on all timber enquiries - from the suitability of a particular species of sawn hardwood, product application and manufacturing requirements to Chain of Custody and FSC certification. Our merchant support team can provide detailed product advice and information including the Timbmet Merchant Product Guide, product specifications and technical data. Timbmet s merchant package includes marketing advice and support such as point of sale, display boards and merchant branded customer leaflets and brochures. We are here to help To find out more about our products and services or our wide range of initiatives, please contact our dedicated merchant support team: e glwsales@timbmet.com t f

6 6 Timbmet Merchant Product Range Mouldings Ready to buy-in and sell-out, our range comprises over 75 ex-stock profiles of hardwood and clear softwood mouldings, including architrave, skirting and PAR, many of which are available in FSC certified timber. The quality of our mouldings is unrivalled and they are available in traditional or contemporary pre-machined designs. Bespoke pieces are also available to order from our manufacturing team. Panels A leading UK importer and distributor, we offer a wide variety of panel products from veneered to melamine faced boards, marine plywood and a range of specials such as flexible MDF and flame retardant products. For more information and detailed product specifications, please see the Timbmet Merchant Product Guide.

7 The mark of responsible forestry 7 Manufacturing Services Uniquely, Timbmet offers a full range of manufacturing services including the ability to mould, lacquer, stain, prime and CNC to exact requirements. We can advise, manufacture and deliver components to your requirements, making use of our technology, expertise and unparalleled range of timber to provide cost effective solutions. In addition, our Fast Track service means urgent orders can be completed within a minimum time frame. Sawn Hardwoods & Clear Softwoods We offer over 40 hardwood species, with a portfolio including popular species such as Sapele, Oak, Iroko, Black Walnut and Poplar. Many of our timbers have Chain of Custody and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Timbmet is the UK s exclusive supplier of Red Grandis, a plantation grown, FSC Pure, red hardwood which offers a legal and sustainable alternative to Sapele or Meranti with the added benefits of durability, ease of use and continuity of supply. Our clear softwood range includes Douglas Fir, Southern Yellow Pine and Western Red Cedar sourced and imported from Canada and North America, as well as Redwood from Scandinavia.

8 8 Timbmet Merchant Product Range Hardwood Decking A range of hardwood decking is available with FSC certified hardwoods available to order. Decking is available in standard sizes from stock or in bespoke profiles through our fast track service. We are also able to manufacture bespoke accessories. Timbmet are members of the Timber Decking and Cladding Association and all of our decking products are endorsed through their Deckmark Plus performance rating scheme. Flooring The Timbmet flooring range comprises high quality, solid hardwood and engineered flooring suitable for commercial and domestic use. Our range includes Tavernflor Solid Oak, Silkflor Prem engineered Oak, FSC certified Silkflor by Greenkett, Legacy by Hakwood premium engineered and Vintage designer products. We offer a variety of finishing options including unfinished, oiled or lacquered, with products to suit all types of sub floor and installation. Our flooring accessory range includes underlays, adhesives, trims and thresholds, finishing oils and post installation cleaners. Our new range of vinyl plank flooring offers the aesthetic appeal of solid wood flooring with the additional benefits of scratch, indentation and slip resistance, natural sound absorption and easy maintenance. For more information and detailed product specifications, please see the Timbmet Merchant Product Guide.

9 9 Worktops Our solid hardwood worktops including Iroko, Oak and Black Walnut, are high grade and finger jointed with 40mm wide staves as standard, suitable for kitchens, bars and offices. Other stave widths are available to order. Our Beech and Oak worktops are made from FSC timber and all worktops are individually wrapped for your customers to take away. Doors Timbmet stock a range of paint grade, timber core door blanks suitable for interior and exterior use which meet fire, acoustic and thermal performance levels. We also offer FSC internal Oak 4 panel doors, supplied unfinished. Our fully finished Viscount doors are faced with a high quality veneer and lacquered with a satin finish to both faces and edges. Timbmet Engineered Components TEC is our range of engineered timber products available in a variety of species, including off-the-shelf window, door and stair components, which retain the natural look of wood with improved product performance. TEC products are multi-layered, free from natural defects and offer dimensional stability far in excess of solid timber. The engineering process results in 30% less waste and lower associated costs.

10 10 Responsible Business and Certification Timbmet is a market leader in our commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business solutions. As such, we pursue our commitment to responsible business through clear policies and action plans to meet our responsibilities as effectively as we can. Our environmental policy commits us to sourcing our wood product from legally and sustainably managed forest, reducing our carbon footprint and minimising our waste product. Through our supply chain assessment system we determine the forest of origin, the legal right to harvest and the standard of forest management practiced for all of the timber and wood products that we buy. We are committed to increasing the proportion of our purchasing that is independently certified or verified. For specific environmental, certified or sustainable timber requirements on a contract, we offer a range of full chain of custody certified products in FSC, PEFC, CSA, SFI, MTCS and Verified. PEFC Trademark Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. Timbmet chain of custody no. TT-PEFC Verified Progress products are independently confirmed to be fully traceable and from legally harvested forests where forest management practices are actively progressing to credible certification through the BM TRADA Forest Products Chain of Custody Certification. Timbmet chain of custody no. BMT-COC Chain of custody guarantees for CS, SFI and MTCS certified product are achieved through BM TRADA s Forest products chain of custody certification. Timbmet chain of custody no. BMT-COC Timbmet are members of

11 Bulk buy for a better deal Pack Deal represents amazing value for money and is a great way of cutting costs on large timber orders. Benefits: 3000 plus Pack Deal packs Sapele, Idigbo, Iroko, White Oak, Black Walnut and more Many with Chain of Custody certifi cation Compact and easy to handle Keep stock topped up Mini packs are a cost effective way to buy sawn timber in packs of less than 1m 3*. Benefits: Wide range of hardwoods and clear softwoods available European and American Oak, Sapele, Idigbo, Iroko, Douglas Fir and more Many with Chain of Custody certifi cation Ideal way to buy smaller quantities, top up stocks or to cover small specifi cations Full range of widths and lengths available 1 Ash, American SE FAS KD FSC Idigbo SE FAS KD Iroko SE FAS KD FSC Durability Appearance Spec Weight Uses Not durable Class 5 Durable Class 2 Very durable Class 1 Meranti, Dark Red SE FAS KD Slightly MTCS durable Class 4 Oak, American White SE FAS KD Moderately FSC PEFC durable Class 3 Oak, European SE KD FSC Sapele FSC Red Grandis FSC Walnut, American SE FAS KD FSC Durable Class 2 Moderately durable Class 3 Durable Class 2/ Moderately durable Class 3 Moderately durable Class 3 White to pale yellow, bold 2.4m and and straight grain with longer, 100mm medium texture Yellow to yellow-brown, generally straight but occasionally irregular or interlocking grain with medium to coarse texture 1.8m and longer, 100mm Light yellow to dark golden 1.8m and brown, interlocked and longer, 100mm typically irregular grain with fine and even texture Dark brown to deep red, typically interlocked grain with coarse texture Light tan to dark brown, usually straight and open grain with medium to coarse texture 2.4m and longer, 150mm 1.8m and longer, 100mm 660kg/m 3 Internal joinery, flooring, tool handles Furniture, interior 560kg/m 3 and exterior joinery 660kg/m 3 690kg/m 3 Interior and exterior joinery, boat building, constructional work Joinery Joinery, furniture, 770kg/m 3 shopfitting, flooring Light brown with a golden 1.8m and hue, usually straight grain 720kg/ m longer, 100mm 3 Joinery, furniture, but can be wavy with flooring, cladding medium to coarse texture pinkish brown to reddish 1.8m and copper-brown, moderately longer, 100mm interlocked and sometimes wavy grain with fine texture Light red to pinkish brown, mild grain with even texture 1.8m and longer, 75mm Rich chocolate-brown to a purplish-black, straight 1.8m and grain, but can be wavy with longer, 100mm fine and even but coarse texture 640kg/m 3 595kg/m 3 660kg/m 3 Joinery, furniture, shopfitting Mouldings, exterior and interior joinery Joinery, furniture Metric Conversion Lengths Imperial Metric m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m Metric Conversion Thicknesses & Widths Imperial Metric 3/ mm mm 1 1/ mm 1 1/ mm mm 2 1/ mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm American Ash Black Walnut Iroko American White Oak European Oak Meranti Dark Red / Majau Beech Unsteamed Idigbo Red Grandis Solid Hardwood Single Plank Engineered Hardwood One and three strips available Choice of Finishes Brushed & oiled Lacquered Oiled Smoked & oiled and more Accessories Underlay Mouldings Adhesives Finishing & maintenance American White Oak Red Grandis Western Red Cedar Forest Stewardship Council The mark of responsible forestry Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. Timbmet Chain of Custody no. TT-PEFC-0001 CSA International Malaysian Timber Certification Council Verified Progress Sustainable Forestry Initiative All Certified species are subject to availability. Technical Product Guide Veneered Boards TIMBMET A better deal for merchants Hardwoods TEC Mouldings Decking Manufacturing Services Panels Softwoods ipack MACHINING CLADDING & RAINSCREENS TEC DECKING RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS product service New range of veneered MDF boards support Available in the following real wood veneers: 1 Maple 2 Sapele 3 Beech 4 Wenge 5 Black Walnut 6 Oak (Quarter-cut) 7 Yellow Pine 8 Cherry 9 Ash SAWN HARDWOODS FLOORING MOULDINGS DECKING PANELS Extensive merchant range Certified hardwoods, decking, cladding, panels, mouldings, flooring, manufacturing services and Timbmet Engineered Components (TEC ) 4 Sawn Hardwoods & Clear Softwoods Timbmet offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of Sawn Hardwoods & Clear Softwoods available in the UK. Our hardwood range encompasses temperate and tropical timbers from across the world, Ash through to Walnut and over 40 species in between. Many of our timbers have Chain of Custody and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Our softwood range spans clear softwoods such as Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar from Canada and North America through to Scandinavian Redwoods. PACKDeal minipacks For more information call the Pack Deal team t: * European Oak, Western Red Cedar and Tulipwood packs less than 1.5m 3 VERIFIED PROGRESS VERIFIED PROGRESS 5 Other Species Available To find out more about our wide range of initiatives or support package, please contact your dedicated merchant support team: Richard Curtis Kate Tatum e richard.curtis@timbmet.com e kate.tatum@timbmet.com t m t Our deck boards can be supplied from stock or to your own profile through our fast track bespoke service. Species available: Kapur FSC Massarunda Other species available to order Standard sizes available: 19 x 90mm 21 x 145mm 28 x 145mm ipack Wood is a natural product images used are only representations. Timbmet stocks one of Timbmet Engineered the largest ranges of Components panel products available, including: Multi layer construction for improved stability and performance Veneered boards Made-to-measure for less Flexible products waste Flame retardant products Choice of substrates to suit Melamine & laminate boards individual applications Marine plywood Bespoke or off-the-shelf MDF components Plywood Free from problems associated OSB with knots and splits Chipboard & blockboard Sundeala, Hardboard & insulation board Worktops Aesthetic products Timbmet s online ordering service uniquely offers Access to our wide product range and vast stock Ordering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Mini packs (less than 1m 3 ) Instant pricing Buy more save money Delivery promise Reliable, national delivery of our vast stock Dedicated, experienced support team Office and field based assistance Many other species available from stock - call /1 Marketing Support 11 Timbmet s merchant support team are here to help with product advice and marketing assistance. We have a range of support materials available including a comprehensive Merchant Product Guide detailing our products, their specification and application. Also available are a useful wall chart and desk jotter to provide you with accurate, accessible information on our products. We are also able to tailor point of sale items and display boards to your needs and feature your own branding where necessary. If you would like copies of our Product Guide, or would like to discuss your marketing needs further, please contact our merchant support team: e glwsales@timbmet t f To find out more about ipack, our online ordering service, contact: Paul Brodeur e paul.brodeur@timbmet.com t

12 Timbmet Main Offices Regional Distribution via our Timber Depots Glasgow 235 Bogmoor Road Shieldhall Glasgow G51 4SH t: f: Basildon Units B1 & B2 Hovefields Avenue Burnt Mills Industrial Estate Basildon SS13 1EB t: f: Milton Keynes Unit 9b Deans Road Old Wolverton Milton Keynes MK12 5NA t: f: Wallisdown Unit 4 Lion Works Industrial Estate 543 Wallisdown Road Poole BH12 5AD t: f: Oxford Kemp House Chawley Park Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9PH t: /1 f: /3740 Ireland t: +44 (0) f: +44 (0) e: marketing@timbmet.com Borehamwood Unit 2 Manor Place Manor Way Borehamwood WD6 1WG t: f: Larkfield Units E1/E2 Larkfield Trading Estate New Hythe Lane Larkfield Kent ME20 6SW t: f: Saltash Tamar View Industrial Estate Saltash PL12 6LD t: f: Stonehouse Gloucester 14 Gloucester Road Stonehouse GL10 2PB t: f: