The timber industry is still catching up with digitalization — and that’s exactly where ed-Timber steps in. We’re not just another marketplace or listing board. We’re an end-to-end digital platform built specifically for international timber trade. Whether you’re a buyer sourcing timber globally or a sawmill ready to export, ed-Timber streamlines your business from the first request to final delivery.
Why Timber Trading Needed a Platform
For many companies, timber trading still follows traditional patterns: quotes get lost in email threads, negotiations jump between different apps, and offers are tracked in scattered spreadsheets. This makes the process slow and vulnerable to errors. ed-Timber was built to simplify this — bringing everything into one transparent, traceable, and fully digital system that keeps every step clear and organized.
How ed-Timber Works for Buyers
For buyers, ed-Timber is your control center for timber sourcing. You can:
- Submit custom timber requests (dimensions, quality, destination, volume)
- Browse in-stock listings from verified European suppliers
- Request and compare price offers
- Negotiate, confirm contracts, track shipments — all in one dashboard
No more scattered emails. No more chasing offers.
How ed-Timber Works for Suppliers
For sawmills, ed-Timber is your gateway to global buyers:
- Get verified once and receive timber requests from global buyers
- Submit offers quickly with price and terms
- Let ed-Timber handle documentation, logistics, and payment security
You focus on production — we simplify the rest.
What Happens Behind the Scenes
We’re not just connecting buyers and suppliers. We manage:
- Buyer-supplier negotiation tools
- Standardized documentation (proforma, contracts, packing lists)
- Shipping and logistics coordination
- Customs support and delivery tracking
The result is fewer delays, less confusion, and smoother international trade.
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Timber Trading
We’ve seen the most frequent (and costly) mistakes in international timber trade — and built solutions into our platform:
- Outdated Listings: Our suppliers confirm stock and production capacity in real time.
- Lost Negotiations: Every quote, counter-offer, and change is tracked and timestamped.
- Documentation Errors: All documents are auto-generated from deal data.
- Logistics Hassles: We integrate shipping coordination and delivery tracking.
- No Visibility After Deal: The live dashboard keeps every party informed until delivery.
Stock vs Produce-to-Order — We Support Both
Some suppliers hold stock, ready to ship. Others produce based on confirmed orders. Both models work — and ed-Timber supports them:
- Stock: faster turnaround
- Produce-to-Order: flexibility for custom specs
Buyers see lead times and availability upfront, allowing them to choose the best fit.
The Power of Automation
Automation is what makes ed-Timber different:
- Quotes visible instantly
- Negotiations logged automatically
- Documents generated the moment a deal is confirmed
This eliminates manual errors and speeds up deals without sacrificing accuracy.
A Typical Deal Flow
- Buyer submits a request (takes 2–3 minutes)
- Verified suppliers receive it based on product match
- Offers appear in the buyer dashboard
- Negotiation happens in real time
- Deal is confirmed digitally
- Documentation is generated automatically
Logistics are coordinated, delivery tracked Every step happens inside the platform.
Our Next Step: Introducing a Fair Fee Structure
Since it's launch, ed-Timber has been free. In Q4 2025, we’ll introduce a simple, transparent pricing model to support growth:
- Buyers: small subscription or transaction fee for verified access, documentation, and deal tracking
- Suppliers: access tiers or lead fees for faster response and stock management Founding users joining before Q4 get special early-bird benefits.
Final Thoughts
ed-Timber isn’t just another listing site. It’s a full trading system built for serious timber businesses. We bring together verified buyers and suppliers, streamline negotiations, automate paperwork, and track deals to completion. Whether you sell or buy timber, ed-Timber makes it faster, clearer, and more profitable.
👉 Explore the platform now at ed-timber.com — trade timber smarter.