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Margins under pressure
28 December, 2013
Ireland’s mills have enjoyed an increase in demand but high log prices are eating into margins. Keren Fallwell reports

Stronger building market gives ply sector hope
28 December, 2013
UK demand for plywood is improving, buoyed by increasing construction activity. Ian Martin reports

Element of optimism returns to softwood trade
14 December, 2013
There’s been an uplift in softwood markets and some shippers have the added bonus of more favourable exchange rates

Confidence set to grow
14 December, 2013
The MDF market’s progress is showing no signs yet of slowing for Christmas and the positive trend is expected to continue next year. Ian Martin reports

Chipboard imports rise as UK demand improves
02 December, 2013
The upturn in demand for chipboard has occurred earlier than expected. Ian Martin reports.

Mills reveal full orders and commitment to stock
02 December, 2013
Mills are at capacity in the run-up to Christmas as demand for British-grown timber continues to hold firm. Sally Spencer reports.

Wind of change
16 November, 2013
Prospects of raw material price inflation are on the horizon in fencing and pallet sectors. Stephen Powney reports

West African exports on cruise control
16 November, 2013
The market has barely changed course all year for African exporters and European customers

OSB market remains robust
02 November, 2013
OSB price rises are expected early in the new year

Plywood sector reveals glimmers of optimism
02 November, 2013
It’s too early to pop the champagne corks, but plywood traders are seeing signs of buyers’ confidence returning. Ian Martin reports

“Steady as you go” for Asian traders
19 October, 2013
There’s been little change in the prices or volumes of Asian timber for months, and the trend is expected to remain flat for the rest of the year

Strongest signs yet of recovery for MDF market
19 October, 2013
The MDF market has turned a corner and traders are hopeful that the positive trend can be sustained. Ian Martin reports

Hardwood sector moves to a better place
05 October, 2013
The consensus is that the hardwood market is turning around and traders are happier with business levels. Mike Jeffree reports

UK buyers lack confidence to look beyond short term
05 October, 2013
Demand from the UK’s building sector is increasing but, while the timber industry expects trade to improve next year, longer-term confidence is still lacking

Firming demand hints at market recovery
21 September, 2013
The chipboard sector is hopeful that recent improving demand is a sign of a sustained recovery. Ian Martin reports

Demand and prices hold steady
07 September, 2013
Over the summer the plywood market has adhered to seasonal expectations. Ian Martin reports

OSB makes gains
07 September, 2013
OSB demand and prices are improving. Ian Martin reports

Producers upbeat as construction picks up
24 August, 2013
There are positive vibes across the MDF sector as orders pick up and price rises loom. However, increasing costs still cause concern. Ian Martin reports

Demand improves but margins remain tight
10 August, 2013
The timber frame market is picking up but competition is still tough. Ian Martin reports.

Fencing demand rises with the temperature
10 August, 2013
Demand for fencing has improved, but not enough to mitigate the poor spring. Robin Meade reports