Timber merchant James Latham has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Spanish plywood manufacturer Garnica for the UK market. The deal consolidates Latham's position in the British plywood sector and gives workshops access to Garnica's product range through a single supply channel. For joinery shops and furniture makers, this means clearer sourcing routes but potentially less room to negotiate prices across competing distributors. The move reflects a broader trend in timber wholesale: suppliers are securing market share through exclusive partnerships rather than competing solely on price.