Meerdink (UK) Ltd is a major supplier of Ekki, Opepe and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) timbers, suitable for marine and heavy construction work, including wharfs, bridges, decking, river pilings, lock gates, walkways, verandas, handrails, stairways, etc. Ekki wood is an extremely hard timber, tough and dense, it weighs between 60 to 70 lbs per cubit foot and is not affected by seasonal changes in humidity. The wood is also impervious to decay, insects, worms etc., and has a high resistance to fungal infection. Sawn and machined sections are produced at our mill in Winterswijk; Holland to customers requirements and range from large beams for bridge spans and rail track work, to handrails and infills for walkways and bridges. Meerdink are approved suppliers to the Rail Industry through the Link-Up qualification scheme.Ekki and Opepe timber sections for lock gates and marine work, along with Balau & Basralocus for piles and fenders have been produced in our Dutch Mill for over 20 years. Ekki is increasingly being requested by customers along with FSC timbers, Cumaru, Massaranduba, Angelim, Purple heart and Piquia. Our Sawmill and machining facilities enable us to offer all these timbers planed, grooved, notched and drilled to customers requirements. Prefabricated structures such as pontoons, landing stages, bridges & dowel-laminated beams can also be manufactured to customers drawings. FSC accredited certification means that the forest of origin has been independently inspected and evaluated according to strict environmental, social and economical principles and criteria as agreed by the Forest Stewardship Council A.C. "FSC is an international, non profit association whose members include environmental and social groups and progressive forestry and wood retail companies working in partnership to improve forest management worldwide"Meerdink (UK) Ltd, 10 Roman Way, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PL For overseas enquiries Tel/fax: + 44 (0) 1507 527157