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But the last few months has also seen Batsford Timber
move over to Tanalith E preservative for the protection
of the rest of the fencing, landscaping and garden timbers
they offer. Again Peter House explained the move. “With
new legislation forbidding the use of chromium based
wood preservatives from 1st September this year we started
to look at the best replacement new generation product
for ourselves and our customers. Not only did we want
a smooth transition for Batsford Timber, we needed to
be fully confident in the long term preservative protection
any new product would provide. Our customers deserve
only the best.”
As managing director Bob Clark points
out, “We had always recognised the Tanalised brand as
the most renowned name in treated timber – it is what
our customers have always asked for when referring to
treated timber. So when Arch Timber Protection introduced
the operational and performance benefits of Tanalith
E preservative the change decision become fairly simple.
Not only would Tanalith E provide us with a simpler
and more consistent treatment process than our existing
chrome based product, but from the extensive independent
field trial data on new generation preservative products,
it was obvious that Tanalith E would also provide the
best protection – particularly for in ground contact
timbers, which form the bulk of our supply.”
Conversion of the Longleat treatment operation took
place in July and plant operator Ron Corper commented
on the change. “I have already noticed a real improvement
for us with Tanalith E. The colour of the treated timber
is more consistent and the treated timber also dries
much quicker. On the operational side the mixing and
dosing of the Tanalith E preservative and its additives
is much more professional. I feel that I am supplying
our customers with an improved treated timber product.”
“Tanalith E will enables us to fulfil
the expectations of our all customers - fencing contractors,
landscaping companies, construction businesses, farms
and estates - with the added benefit of now complying
with shipping directives, as a proportion of our specialist
products are destined for foreign climes.”
Conversion of Batsford other treatment
facility at Moreton in the Marsh to Tanalith E has also
now been completed. “We have not only been impressed
with the credentials of Tanalith E but also in the back
up services of Arch”, commented Jon Wise of Batsford.
“Conversion was a simple and smooth process and their
marketing team is now helping us to promote the real
benefits of Tanalised E treated timber to our customers.”
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