Wood Panel Industries Federation

The Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) is a representative organization for manufacturers of wood-based panel products in the UK and Ireland. It acts as the voice of the industrial wood panel sector, advocating on issues related to production, sustainability, and trade policies affecting the wood panel industry. WPIF focuses on promoting the economic and environmental benefits of engineered wood products, supporting sustainable forest management, and advancing the role of wood panels in construction and other sectors. Within the EU context, WPIF engages actively in lobbying and networking efforts to influence legislation and policies at the European level that impact the wood panel industry, especially around sustainability, forestry regulations, climate change policies, and trade. They emphasize the role of wood as a renewable, low-carbon construction material to align with Europe’s climate goals. WPIF’s lobbying involves interfacing with European Commission, Parliament, and Council members, as well as collaboration with affiliated organizations to strengthen their advocacy. The Federation communicates evidence-based positions to promote the competitiveness and environmental credentials of wood panel products, contributing to the development of EU standards and regulations in this sector

Organization Name: Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF)
Region Focus: United Kingdom, Ireland, and active at the EU level
Sector: Wood panel manufacturing and associated industries

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Forestry and Wood Products
Construction Materials
Environmental and Climate Policy
Trade and Industry Regulation

WPIF networks with a range of affiliated organizations at the European level, including:

The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois)
European sawmill industry organizations such as EOS (European Organisation of Sawmill Industries)
Other forestry, timber, and building industry groups aligned with sustainable construction and climate action
EU-level trade unions and European Trade Union Federations involved in construction and wood sectors.

Specific, detailed breakdowns of lobbying expenditure by year for WPIF in the EU Transparency Register are not fully available from public sources searched. Usually, costs cover staff salaries, consultancy fees, events, and advocacy materials. Typical annual spends for similar federations range from tens to hundreds of thousands of euros depending on activity scope.

WPIF interacts with multiple EU bodies including:

European Commission (especially DG Environment, DG Growth, and DG Climate Action)
European Parliament committees related to Environment, Industry, and Agriculture
Council of the European Union working groups on forestry and construction policies

Since WPIF’s registration in the EU Transparency Register, they have held several meetings with EU officials and policymakers to discuss topics such as sustainable forest management, climate-related construction policies, wood products regulations, and trade issues. Exact meeting logs with dates and attendees are maintained in the Commission’s published meeting diaries but specific details for WPIF are not publicly consolidated in the sources available here