RDI are providing strong leadership in the field of supply chain co-operation, with producer groups being increasingly recognised as a key tool in bringing the benefits of expanding woodfuel markets to small businesses, farmers and other woodland owners. North East Woodfuels and Yorkshire Woodfuels operate as separate not-for-profit companies with their membership drawn from farming and forestry enterprises.
Both groups are making strong contributions to the development of the woodfuel industries of Yorkshire and North East England, with several supply contracts in place with customers ranging from power stations to schools. RDI staff provide a wide range of support to both groups, including company secretarial duties, contract negotiation, marketing, training and involving the membership in other regional structures. Based on this real-world experience, RDI have advised on the establishment of other producer groups across the UK.
