Jeremy English, Great Britain and Ireland Manufacturing Sales Director for Södra, has been appointed to the board of the Structural Timber Association (STA).
The STA is the country’s leading timber organisation, representing a widespread membership of businesses and people involved in construction using engineered timber.
It drives the industry on quality, health & safety, education, technical knowledge and customer service.
STA activities include seminars, factory tours, research, provision of information, networking, advocacy and discussion.
Jeremy commented: “I am delighted to be on the STA board and to be a part of an organisation who shares the same values and objectives as Södra.
“We believe timber can help overcome many of the UK’s construction challenges, from meeting housing needs to fast and efficient delivery of buildings.
“We are committed to the UK timber industry and being active members of the STA helps us to live out that commitment.”
Timber is quickly becoming the construction material of choice in the UK, allowing quick, versatile, efficient and sustainable construction – Södra is committed to making timber the country’s number one building material.
Address: Södra Wood Ltd, Unit 18/19, Cirencester Office Park, Tetbury Road, Cirencester GL7 6JJ
Phone: +44 (0)1285 646000
Fax: +44 (0)1285 646020
Email: ukinfo@sodra.com
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