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pallet and packaging association’s recent activities, former TIMCON president and FEFPEB treasurer Gil Covey added that this view was echoed recently by the president of the European pallet and packaging association, Rob van Hoesel.
Covey added that TIMCON’s initiatives such as the pallet and packaging timber price index; pallet drying research project; fire prevention code; annual pallet and packaging industry national market survey; and its involvement on the European Packaging from Nature PR campaign and ISPM 15, demonstrated the central role TIMCON has in FEFPEB.
Dye added TIMCON would also maintain its strong relationships with other international organizations, including the NWPCA.
The agm also received an update on the Irish sawmilling sector by Mike Glennon of Glennon Bros. Opportunities for the industry include an increasing supply of logs, Ireland’s strong economic growth, housing construction, off-site construction and the development of new products. Challenges, meanwhile, are the risks of overcapacity in production, the price of logs, mobilization of wood, competition for fiber, a deficit in planting and an imbalance of supply and demand.
Program Incredibly Strong
President John Dye said: “The TIMCON agm is always a highlight on our industry’s calendar, providing members with the latest updates on the issues affecting our sector, along with the opportunity to network and discuss the business. This year’s program was incredibly strong, with presentations on essential subjects including Brexit, and information and debate on the latest developments. It was a great example of our association’s service to its membership.”
The TIMCON agm took place in Dublin on September 4th and 5th.
For more information, visit: www.timcon.org