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
