LONDON: A new chairman and vice chairman have been named for the Timber Trade Federation National Softwood Division (NSD) and National Panel Products Division (NPPD) following a round of elections on 24 February.

Former deputy chairman Mike Bacon, Compass Forest Products, takes over as NSD chairman with Nick Shotton of Finnforest UK taking the role of vice chairman.

The NPPD has named Bob Harvey of Flatau Dick (UK) as its new chairman with Chris Sutton of James Latham stepping up to the role of vice chairman.

Peter James of Arnold Laver & Co was re-elected and continues as National Hardwood Division chairman with Ken Walsh of Danzer UK as vice chairman.