TDUK SupplyingTimber Issue 8 DIGITAL - Magazine - Page 35
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while reacting quickly to market
demands,” David explains.
“By cutting out a link in the
supply chain, we provide a
service that combines the
e昀케ciency of local stock with the
cost bene昀椀ts of forward buying.
It’s a win-win.”
As well as speeding up
deliveries, Eva Direct also
enables merchants to purchase
timber in smaller, mixed loads.
They can mix and match
speci昀椀cations, including
di昀昀erent diameters and lengths
of poles, along with posts, rails,
or even sleepers – all within a
single order. The timber can be
kiln-dried and treated according
to customer speci昀椀cations,
including di昀昀erent Use Classes,
colours, and even creosote
treatment.
A comprehensive portfolio
Eva Timber’s extensive product
range is designed to meet the
varied needs of the landscaping,
fencing, and construction
sectors, including:
• Peeled Poles: Slow-grown
redwood for enhanced
stability and strength,
ideal for ground-contact
applications.
• Machine-Round Poles:
High-quality redwood
poles suited for fencing,
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Traditionally, customers have
had to choose between waiting
months for bulk-ordered timber
from source countries or paying
a premium for fast, local stock.
Eva Direct bridges this gap by
o昀昀ering a pick-and-pack service
directly from its fast-moving
stock at Riga Quay. With 15
sailings a month to the UK and
a two-to-three-week delivery
window, customers can enjoy
competitive pricing without the
logistical headaches of long
lead times or high warehousing
costs.
“We enable our customers
to optimise their inventory
management and cash 昀氀ow
Image: The
company's range
includes landscaping,
fencing and
construction timbers.
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SPRING 2025
